/moh zet"euh/ ; It. /mawt tset"tah/ , n. , pl. mozzettas , It. mozzette /mawt tset"te/ . Rom. Cath. Ch.
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, mozetta .
[ 1765-75; almozz ( a ) (cf. ML almutia AMICE 2 ) + -etta -ETTE ]