mozzette

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UK/mə(ʊ)ˈzɛteɪ/UK/mɔːtˈt͡sɛteɪ/US/moʊˈzɛteɪ/US[-ɾeɪ]

A form of mozzetta — A short cape covering the shoulders and buttoned in front, with a hood, which is worn by the pope, cardinals, bishops, and other senior clergy.

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Meanings

noun

alternative mozette

  1. pluralplural of mozzetta

Origin

  1. Italianmozzette
  2. Englishmozzette

Borrowed from Italian mozzette.

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APA

mozzette. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/mozzette

MLA

“mozzette.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/mozzette. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “mozzette,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/mozzette.

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