Meaning of beret in English

1. Pronunciation

   /bəˈreɪ/

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1. Noun

   beret

   Etymology

   early 19th century: from French béret‘Basque cap’, from Old Provençal berret, based on late Latin birrus‘hooded cape’. Compare with biretta

   Definitions

   1. a cap with no brim or bill

   Examples

   • « made of soft cloth »