biretta

Meaning

A square cap, originally with four ridges across the top, surmounted by a tuft, worn by Roman Catholic clergy (and by some in the Anglican Church). A three-sided biretta is worn by Roman Catholic clergy for liturgical celebrations.

Translations

birreta

σκούφος καθολικού ιερέα

Barrete

birret

Etymology

Borrowed from Italian biretta, berretta. Doublet of beret.

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