biretta

/bəˈrɛtə/
noun
  1. A square cap with three or four ridges on top, worn by Roman Catholic clergy.
    • The cardinal's red biretta is a symbol of his rank in the church.
    • In some traditional ceremonies, the bishop wears a purple biretta.
    • The priest adjusted his black biretta before walking into the church.
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