biretta

[US]/bɪˈrɛtə/
[UK]/bɪˈrɛtə/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.A four-cornered hat worn by Catholic clergy.; A type of ceremonial hat with a square crown and four points, often worn by Catholic priests and bishops.
Word Forms
Pluralbirettas

Phrases & Collocations

wear a biretta

biretta ceremony

academic biretta

traditional biretta

red biretta

biretta and gown

biretta for graduation

Example Sentences

the priest wore a biretta during the ceremony.

he adjusted his biretta before entering the chapel.

the biretta is a traditional clerical hat.

many bishops wear a biretta during formal events.

she admired the intricate design of the biretta.

he lost his biretta while traveling.

the biretta symbolizes the clerical state.

he received his biretta as a gift from the church.

during the mass, the biretta was an important part of the attire.

the biretta is often worn at special religious occasions.

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