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cardinal's hat

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Definition of cardinal's hat

: a red hat formerly worn by Roman Catholic cardinals : galero

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“Cardinal's hat.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cardinal%27s%20hat. Accessed 27 Oct. 2021.

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