biretta

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Noun

biretta (plural birettas)

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.

Translations

• French: barrette
• German: Birett
• Italian: berretta
• Portuguese: birreta
• Spanish: birreta

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