Complete Definition of "biretta"

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Etymology
From It. 'biretta'

Noun
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  1. A square cap, originally with four ridges across the top, (or three,) surmounted by a tuft, worn by Roman Catholic clergy (and by some in the Anglican Church.)

Derived terms
biretta'd

References
The Catholic Encyclopedia's entry for "Biretta"

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