Definition of Biretta

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

Exact synonyms: Berretta, Birretta
Generic synonyms: Cap

Definition of Biretta

1. n. Same as Berretta.

Definition of Biretta

1. Noun. 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. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Biretta

1. a cap worn by clergymen [n -S]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Biretta

birdwatching
birdwing
birdwings
birdwoman
birdwomen
birdy
birectangular
bireflectance
bireflectances
birefringence
birefringences
birefringent
birefringently
bireme
biremes
biretta (current term)
biretta'd
birettaed
birettas
birhythmic
birhythmicity
biriani
birianis
birimbao
biringuccite
biriyani
biriyanis
birk
birken
birkie

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