Definition of Berretta

1. Noun. A stiff cap with ridges across the crown; worn by Roman Catholic clergy.

Exact synonyms: Biretta, Birretta
Generic synonyms: Cap

Definition of Berretta

1. n. A square cap worn by ecclesiastics of the Roman Catholic Church. A cardinal's berretta is scarlet; that worn by other clerics is black, except that a bishop's is lined with green.

Definition of Berretta

1. biretta [n -S] - See also: biretta

Medical Definition of Berretta

1. A square cap worn by ecclesiastics of the Roman Catholic Church. A cardinal's berretta is scarlet; that worn by other clerics is black, except that a bishop's is lined with green. [Also spelt beretta, biretta, etc. Origin: It, fr. LL. Birrettum, berretum, a cap, dim. Of L. Birrus, birrum, a cloak to keep off rain, cf. Gr. Tawny, red: cf. Sp. Birreta, Pg. Barrete, and E. Barret. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Berretta

berndtites
bernicle
bernicles
bernouse
bernouses
berob
berobbed
berobbing
berobed
berobs
beroe
beroll
berouged
berret
berrets
berretta (current term)
berrettas
berried
berries
berry
berry aneurysm
berry cell
berry fern
berry sugar
berrying
berryings
berryish
berryite
berryites
berryless

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