fanon

/ˈfænɑn/
noun
  1. A piece of fabric worn by a pope during certain ceremonies, consisting of a short cape with a hood.
    • In the museum, we saw an ancient fanon embroidered with gold thread.
    • The fanon is one of the special garments reserved for papal liturgies.
    • The pope wore a white fanon over his vestments during the Easter mass.
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