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zucchetto

Syllabification: (zuc·chet·to)
Pronunciation: /(t)so͞oˈketō, zo͞o-/

Definition of zucchetto

noun (plural zucchettos)

  • a Roman Catholic cleric’s skullcap: black for a priest, purple for a bishop, red for a cardinal, and white for the pope.

Origin:

mid 19th century: from Italian zucchetta, diminutive of zucca 'gourd, head'

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