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- [buh-ret-uh]
- /bəˈrɛt ə/
- /bɪ.ˈre.tə/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [buh-ret-uh]
- /bəˈrɛt ə/
Definitions of biretta word
- noun biretta a stiff clerical cap having either three or four upright pieces projecting outwards from the centre to the edge: coloured black for priests, purple for bishops, red for cardinals, and white for certain members of religious orders 3
- noun biretta a hard, square, ceremonial hat with three or four vertical projections and sometimes with a pompom or tassel at the top, worn by Roman Catholic clergy 3
- noun biretta a stiff square cap with three or four upright projecting pieces extending from the center of the top to the edge, worn by ecclesiastics. 1
- noun biretta Catholic priest's hat 1
- noun biretta A square cap, originally with four ridges across the top, surmounted by a tuft, worn by Roman Catholic clergy (and by some in the Anglican Church). A three-sided biretta is worn by Roman Catholic clergy for liturgical celebrations. 0
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Origin of biretta
First appearance:
before 1590 One of the 37% oldest English words
1590-1600; < Italian berretta, feminine variant of berretto < Old Provençal berret < Medieval Latin birrettum cap, equivalent to Late Latin birr(us) birrus + -ettum -et; apparently by the development: hooded cloak > hood > cap; compare Medieval Latin (circa 800) byrrus short hood (cuculla brevis)
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Parts of speech for Biretta
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biretta popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 74% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 55% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
biretta usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for biretta
noun biretta
- helmet — any of various forms of protective head covering worn by soldiers, firefighters, divers, cyclists, etc.
- hat — a shaped covering for the head, usually with a crown and brim, especially for wear outdoors.
- turban — a man's headdress worn chiefly by Muslims in southern Asia, consisting of a long cloth of silk, linen, cotton, etc., wound either about a cap or directly around the head.
- tiara — a jeweled, ornamental coronet worn by women.
- cap — A cap is a soft, flat hat with a curved part at the front which is called a peak. Caps are usually worn by men and boys.
Top questions with biretta
- how to wear a biretta?
- how to make a biretta?
- what is a biretta?
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