Galero
/ɡəˈlɛəroʊ/noun
A broad-brimmed ecclesiastical hat, especially the red hat traditionally associated with a Roman Catholic cardinal.
Did you know?In ecclesiastical heraldry, a cardinal’s galero is traditionally shown with fifteen red tassels on each side, while the hat’s red color symbolizes willingness to suffer for the faith.
Etymological Timeline
Classical Latin
Latin
galerum
“A hat, cap, or covering for the head; the neuter form of galerus.”
Late Classical Latin
Latin
galerus
“A cap or hat, sometimes understood as a distinctive or ceremonial head covering.”
Medieval Latin
Medieval Latin
galerus
“An ecclesiastical hat or formal head covering.”
13th Century
Italian
galero
“A broad-brimmed hat, especially one associated with cardinals and church rank.”
19th Century
English
galero
“A cardinal’s broad-brimmed ecclesiastical hat, particularly as represented in heraldry.”
Modern English
English
galero
“The traditional cardinal’s hat used chiefly in ecclesiastical heraldry and historical description.”