zucchetto

noun

zuc·chet·to | \ zu̇-ˈke-(ˌ)tō

, tsü-\

plural zucchettos

Definition of zucchetto

: a small round skullcap worn by Roman Catholic ecclesiastics in colors that vary according to the rank of the wearer

Recent Examples on the Web

The first stop is a zimarra, fascia and zucchetto (a caped version of the long soutane, a belt and skullcap) worn by John Paul II. — Rosemary Feitelberg | Wwd, latimes.com, "The Met’s Costume Institute unveils ‘Heavenly Bodies’ exhibition during preview before the Met Gala," 7 May 2018 Florence Cooper, a tourist from Vancouver, stumbled upon a group of them on Monday dressed in their distinctive black cassocks and scarlet buttons, fascias and zucchettos. — New York Times, "‘Extra’ Cardinals Invade the Vatican (Blessings Not Included)," 9 May 2018

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