sanbenito
/ˌsænbəˈnitoʊ/
noun
- A garment worn by people condemned by the Spanish Inquisition, often decorated with symbols of their offense.
- Museums display sanbenitos as reminders of the harsh punishments of the Inquisition.
- The sanbenito was usually made of yellow cloth with red crosses.
- The accused heretic was forced to wear a sanbenito during the public procession.