Square cap worn by Catholic prelates (7)

I believe the answer is:

biretta

(Other definitions for biretta that I've seen before include "Square cap worn by Roman Catholic clergy" , "Clerical headgear" , "Cardinal's red cap" , "Cleric takes this on himself" , "Cloth cap" .)

I've seen this clue in the Sydney Morning Herald.

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