regalìa

royal prerogative

noun reh-gah-LEE-ah Rare

Origin: From Medieval Latin regalia (things pertaining to the king).

Also means

gratuity

Usage Note

Regalìa (note the written accent on the i) has two distinct senses: historically it meant a royal right or privilege; in everyday use it can mean a tip or gratuity given to a worker. The plural is regalìe. Do not confuse with regalo (gift), which is far more common.

Examples

"Lasciò una regalìa generosa al cameriere."

Natural Translation

He left a generous gratuity for the waiter.

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