Meaning of beret in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Noun
    1. Etymology
    2. Definitions

  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 »

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