biretta
Syllabification: (bi·ret·ta)
Pronunciation: /bəˈretə/
(also beretta)
Definition of biretta
noun
Origin:
late 16th century: from Italian berretta or Spanish birreta, based on late Latin birrus 'hooded cape'. Compare with beret
late 16th century: from Italian berretta or Spanish birreta, based on late Latin birrus 'hooded cape'. Compare with beret