calotte

[ kuh-lot ]

noun

1. zucchetto.
2. skullcap ( def 1 ).

calotte

/ kəˈlɒt /

noun

1. a skullcap worn by Roman Catholic clergy
2. architect a concavity in the form of a niche or cup, serving to reduce the apparent height of an alcove or chapel

Word History and Origins

Origin of calotte¹

First recorded in 1630–40; from French, Middle French: “skullcap,” from Provençal calota, or Italian callotta; further origin uncertain; perhaps from Greek kalýptra “veil, cover, hood”; perhaps from Arabic kalūta “cap”; compare also Latin calautica “woman's headdress”

Word History and Origins

Origin of calotte¹

C17: from French, from Provençal calota, perhaps from Greek kaluptra hood

Example Sentences

The familiar, mocking, and rather concentrated expression, and the little calotte itself is not hidden.

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A blond forming a fanchon on the calotte is laid also under the other edge of the ornament.

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Brantôme says a calle or calotte is "a cap," hence the phrase, Plattes comme des calles.

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He has on a calotte, and a robe bordered with fur, attached in front with a single button.

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The Bust of a Man, seen in a front view, having on a cap in the shape of a calotte, and a mantle bordered with carmine.

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