Main Entry:

zuc·chet·to

Pronunciation:

\zu̇-ˈke-(ˌ)tō, tsü-\

Function:

noun

Inflected Form(s):

plural zuc·chet·tos

Etymology:

Italian, diminutive of zucca gourd, head

Date:

1853

: a small round skullcap worn by Roman Catholic ecclesiastics in colors that vary according to the rank of the wearer