mozzetta
noun
moz·zet·ta
mōt-ˈse-tə 
: a short cape with a small ornamental hood worn over the rochet by Roman Catholic prelates
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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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“Mozzetta.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mozzetta. Accessed 31 Oct. 2024.
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