cappa magna
A cardinal wearing a winter cappa magna.
Meaning
Noun
- A voluminous mantle worn by clergymen: in the Roman Catholic church, bishops wear violet, cardinals wear red.
Origin
- From Latin cappa + magna
Modern English dictionary
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