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mozzetta
or mo·zet·ta
[ moh-zet-uh; Italian mawt-tset-tah ]
noun
, Roman Catholic Church.
, plural moz·zet·tas, Italian moz·zet·te [mawt-, tset, -te].
- a short cape that covers the shoulders and can be buttoned over the breast, and to which a hood is attached, worn by the pope and by cardinals, bishops, abbots, and other dignitaries.
mozzetta
/ məʊˈzɛtə; motˈtsetta /
noun
- RC Church a short hooded cape worn by the pope, cardinals, etc
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Word History and Origins
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Word History and Origins
Origin of mozzetta1
C18: from Italian, shortened from almozzetta, from Medieval Latin almutia almuce
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Example Sentences
Lastly, from the cappa is probably derived the mozzetta, a short cape with a miniature hood, fastened down the front with buttons.
From Project Gutenberg
Then I got my camphor and lavender, and laid the fragrant powder between the folds of the mozzetta.
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