Berrettas

/bɛˈrɛtəz/ noun

Definition

Plural of berretta; multiple round caps, especially those worn by clergy or in formal religious dress.

Etymology

Plural form of berretta (Italian variant of beret). The -s ending follows English pluralization, though the word itself is Italian in origin.

Kelly Says

Different colored berrettas actually indicate different ranks in the Catholic Church—cardinals wear red ones, bishops wear purple, and priests wear black, which is a whole hidden language of hats!

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