a short cape that covers the shoulders and can be buttoned over the breast, and to which a hood is attached, worn by the pope and by cardinals, bishops, abbots, and other dignitaries.
Also, mo⋅zet⋅ta.
Origin: 1765–75; < It, aph. var. of almozzetta, equiv. to almozz(a) (cf. ML almutiaamice2) + -etta-ette
mo·zet·ta (mō-zět'ə, mōt-sět'tä) n. Variant of mozzetta.
moz·zet·ta or mo·zet·ta (mō-zět'ə, mōt-sět'tä) n.
Roman Catholic Church A short hooded cape worn over the rochet by the pope and by bishops and other dignitaries.