beretta

beretta is the alternative form of biretta.

Meaning of biretta

biretta (plural birettas)

A square cap, originally with four ridges across the top, surmounted by a tuft, worn by Roman Catholic clergy (and by some in the Anglican Church). A three-sided biretta is worn by Roman Catholic clergy for liturgical celebrations.
- It was a joy to snatch some brief respite, and find himself in the rectory drawing–room. Listening here was as pleasant as talking; just to watch was pleasant. The young priests who lived here wore cassocks and birettas; their faces were fine and mild, yet really strong, like the rector's face; and...1918, W[illiam] B[abington] Maxwell, chapter X, in The Mirror and the Lamp, Indianapolis, Ind.: The Bobbs-Merrill Company, →OCLC

Beretta (plural Berettas)

A firearm (especially a handgun) made by the Beretta company.
- The officer fired his Beretta at the protesters.
- He gave himself a very hot shower and then an ice-cold one. He shaved and managed to pull on a clean shirt and trousers. He put a fresh clip in his Beretta and wrapped the Colt in his discarded shirt and put it in his suitcase.1954, Ian Fleming, “True or False?”, in Live and Let Die, London: Pan Books, published 1957, page 87

plural	berettas
plural	Berettas

What does beretta mean?: Beretta means a firearm (especially a handgun) made by the Beretta company.
What is beretta the alternative form of?: Beretta is the alternative form of biretta.
What part of speech is beretta?: Beretta is a noun.
What is the plural of beretta?: The plural of beretta is berettas.

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