Biretta (Noun)
Meaning
A stiff cap with ridges across the crown; worn by Roman Catholic clergy.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The cardinal adjusted his biretta before entering the cathedral for the ceremony.
- He carefully placed his biretta on the table, taking care not to crease the fabric.
- As a young priest, he was proud to wear the traditional biretta and cassock.
- During the procession, the bishop's biretta caught the eye of the photographers.
- The only occasion where he didn't wear his biretta was during the solemn Good Friday rites.