What is another word for Cilice?
Pronunciation: [sˈɪlɪs] (IPA) 
Cilice, a haircloth or rough sackcloth used for self-flagellation or penance, has several synonyms. One option is hairshirt, which is a shirt made of rough, woolen cloth worn for penitential purposes. A scourge is another synonym for cilice, referring to a whip or lash used for self-punishment or as a disciplinary tool. A discipline, a knotted cord or chain that is used for self-flagellation, can also be used as a synonym. Other synonyms include sackcloth and ashes, which is a reference to a biblical practice of wearing rough clothes and sitting in ashes as a symbol of repentance and mourning.
