biretta

bi·ret·ta

noun \bə-ˈre-tə\

Definition of BIRETTA

: a square cap with three ridges on top worn by clergymen especially of the Roman Catholic Church

Illustration of BIRETTA

Origin of BIRETTA

Italian berretta, from Old Occitan berret cap, from Medieval Latin birretum, from Late Latin birrus cloak with a hood, perhaps of Celtic origin; akin to Middle Irish berr short

First Known Use: 1598

Rhymes with BIRETTA

Barletta, bruschetta, cabretta, galleta, Gambetta, mozzetta, pancetta, poinsettia, Rosetta, Valletta, vendetta