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biretta

/bɪˈrɛt.ə/

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noun

/bɪˈrɛt.ə/C2formal
  • ruЖесткая квадратная шапочка с тремя или четырьмя гребнями на тулье, традиционно носимая римско-католическим духовенством.

A stiff, square cap with three or four ridges across the crown, traditionally worn by Roman Catholic clergy.

  1. Clergy capC2formal

    A stiff, square cap with three or four ridges across the crown, traditionally worn by Roman Catholic clergy and some other denominations.

    ruБиретта

    • The priest adjusted his biretta before entering the cathedral.
    • In some ceremonies, the bishop wears a purple biretta.
    • The cardinal's red biretta is a symbol of his rank.
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  • biretta's possessive singular form