manteletta

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A long silk or woollen vestment, fastened in front, with a low collar and no sleeves, worn by cardinals, bishops, abbots, and the prelates of the Roman court.

Word forms

manteletta mantelettas

Etymology

From Italian mantelletta.

Related words

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