baptismal robe
White christening gown
A baptismal robe is a white garment worn during the Christian sacrament of baptism, symbolizing purity and spiritual rebirth.
Traditionally worn by infants at christening, though adults being baptized may also wear one: The baby looked peaceful in her baptismal robe.
The white color represents the cleansing of sin.
- christeningCeremony naming a child
- christening gownInfant's ceremonial dedication garment
- gownLong formal garment
- whiteAbsence of pigment
- pure whiteEntirely without color
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