English Explanatory Dictionary

biretta

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. 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.

Pronunciation

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Word forms

biretta birettas

Etymology

Borrowed from Italian biretta, berretta. Doublet of beret.

Derived words

biretta'd
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