Plural of beret: a soft, flat, round cap with a stiff brim, often associated with French or military culture.
From French 'béret,' which comes from Occitan 'barret,' derived from Latin 'birrus' (a hooded cape). The beret style originated in the Basque region and became iconic in French culture.
The beret became so associated with French identity and military prestige that wearing one signals 'sophistication' or 'soldier' in popular culture. Different military units earned the right to wear different colored berets as a badge of honor!
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