mozzetta
noun
moz·zet·ta
mōt-ˈse-tə 
: a short cape with a small ornamental hood worn over the rochet by Roman Catholic prelates
Examples of mozzetta in a Sentence
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The German pope was often seen sporting the red or white mozzetta lined with ermine fur, along with his scarlet leather loafers, earning him the title of Best Accessorizer of the Year by Esquire magazine in 2007.
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The Salt Lake Tribune, 10 Mar. 2021
The Salt Lake Tribune, 10 Mar. 2021
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Word History
Etymology
Italian, probably from mozzo cut off
First Known Use
1774, in the meaning defined above
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“Mozzetta.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mozzetta. Accessed 16 Apr. 2024.
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