infula

[ in-fyuh-luh ]

noun

, plural in·fu·lae [in, -fy, uh, -lee].

1. one of the two embroidered lappets of the miter of a bishop.

Word History and Origins

Origin of infula¹

1600–10; < Medieval Latin, Latin: band, priest's headband

Example Sentences

Cui simul infula virgineos circumdata comtus, Ex utraque pari malarum parte profusa est.

From Project Gutenberg

The hair was blonde, and bound by a fillet (infula) woven of gold.

From Project Gutenberg