The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 8 letter word BIRETTAS
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What does BIRETTAS mean?
BIRETTAS noun- A square cap, originally with four ridges across the top, surmounted by a tuft, worn by Roman Catholic clergy (and by some in the Anglican Church). A three-sided biretta is worn by Roman Catholic clergy for liturgical celebrations.