in petto*: Meaning and Definition of

in pet•to

Pronunciation: (ēn-pet'tô Eng. in-pet'ō), [key]
— Italian. Italian.
  1. (of cardinals whom the pope appoints but does not disclose in consistory) not disclosed.
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