A small, dome-shaped cap worn by clergy or religious figures, or a rounded architectural element resembling a skull cap.
From French 'calotte,' possibly derived from a diminutive form related to 'calo' (cap), used in religious contexts since medieval times.
A calotte is the minimum amount of head covering—technically enough to show you're respectful to God, but practical enough that you don't look completely weird!
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