calotte

Definition of calottenext

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Noun
  • Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost, now the first American Pope, is seen here receiving his biretta from Pope Francis at the Vatican on Sept. 30, 2023.
    Rebecca Schneid, Time, 9 May 2025
  • Cardinals from Brunei and the Philippines could not travel and will receive their ring and biretta from a papal delegate.
    NBC News, NBC News, 28 Nov. 2020
Noun
  • In addition to his priestly robes, Pohlmeier wore a violet zucchetto, or skull cap, and a golden pectoral cross.
    Frank E. Lockwood, Arkansas Online, 30 May 2022
  • After a couple of minutes, he was given his own zucchetto, and left the stage, to applause.
    Paul Elie, The New Yorker, 27 Oct. 2021
Noun
  • Style the silk foulard into a turban for an elegant night out look, or wrap it around your waist to dress up a simple T-shirt and linen pants outfit.
    Nneya Richards, Travel + Leisure, 20 June 2026
  • Digwa then claimed in bodycam footage released by police that Nowak had grabbed his turban and subjected him to racist abuse.
    Issy Ronald, CNN Money, 3 June 2026
Noun
  • The dining room table, where the sisters wrote, is strewn with manuscripts, quill pens and tea cups; a bonnet and shawl bedeck a chair in the small kitchen.
    Tribune News Service, Baltimore Sun, 26 June 2026
  • Consider using a satin or silk bonnet and pillowcase to reduce friction, prevent breakage, and preserve your hairstyle while sleeping.
    Cristina Mutchler, Verywell Health, 24 June 2026
Noun
  • Madonna attended the 57th Grammy Awards in 2015 in a lacy ensemble paired with black thigh-high boots and a black beret with an attached mesh veil.
    Cara Lynn Shultz, PEOPLE, 29 June 2026
  • Many French fans sported blue jerseys and commemorative berets featuring the 2026 World Cup trophy.
    Eva Andersen, CBS News, 22 June 2026
Noun
  • The exhibit featured photos of Oloyede commanding Florida A&M’s band, along with her uniform jacket and a tall major shako (military-style) hat.
    AJ Willingham, AJC.com, 4 Apr. 2026
  • Sutton Foster crochets Hugh Jackman a marching-band shako for the occasion.
    Bethy Squires, Vulture, 7 Jan. 2025
Noun
  • Things hit a boiling point when Contreras leaped into the air and hurled his batting helmet directly at Cavalli.
    Alejandro Avila OutKick, FOXNews.com, 1 July 2026
  • The new looks provides up to 12 combinations for game day gear — with gold or white tops, and options for gold, white or black pants, along with gold or white helmets.
    AJC Sports, AJC.com, 1 July 2026
Noun
  • Another promotional video for Rededicate 250 blends various Christian and American imagery — scenes of a cross laid on an American flag, a robed choir, people raising their hands in worship — along with a brief scene of a man praying while wearing a Jewish skullcap.
    Peter Smith, Chicago Tribune, 14 May 2026
  • Many Jews are increasingly avoiding visible signs of their identity, such as wearing a Star of David or a kippah, or Jewish skullcap, amid fears of harassment.
    Efrat Lachter, FOXNews.com, 5 May 2026
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“Calotte.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/calotte. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.

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