
Biretta
Clerical Attire
Understand that 'biretta' is specific to clergy wear and not a general fashion term.

He took off his biretta before stepping outside.
Religious Significance
Recognize that the color of a biretta can indicate the clergy member's rank or the liturgical season.

The cardinal's biretta is distinctively red.
Cultural Associations
Be aware that 'biretta' is strongly associated with Catholic and some Anglican traditions and not other religions.

In our Anglican church, the priest sometimes wears a biretta.
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