Word Study
infula
CIDE DICTIONARY
infula, n. [L.].
A sort of fillet worn by dignitaries, priests, and others among the ancient Romans. It was generally white. [1913 Webster]
OXFORD DICTIONARY
infula, n. (pl. infulae) Eccl. either of the two ribbons on a bishop's mitre.
Etymology
L, = woollen fillet worn by priest etc.
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