What does "zucchetto" mean?

A small skullcap worn by Roman Catholic clergy (the Pope's is white, a cardinal's red, a bishop's purple, and a priest's black), Anglican clergy, and Syriac or Malankara Orthodox clergy

What is a synonym for "zucchetto"?

Common synonyms include: calotte, garment.

How do you pronounce "zucchetto"?

Pronounced //(t)sʊˈkɛtoʊ//.

Zucchetto

//(t)sʊˈkɛtoʊ// noun

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Noun

1
A small skullcap worn by Roman Catholic clergy (the Pope's is white, a cardinal's red, a bishop's purple, and a priest's black), Anglican clergy, and Syriac or Malankara Orthodox clergy

Synonyms

All synonyms

calotte garment

Etymology

Borrowed from Italian zucchetto, ultimately a diminutive of zucca (“gourd, squash”), due to the shape. Compare zucchini.

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roman catholic

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