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Added 9 October 2026

papal

/ˈpeɪpəl/ adjective

Latin root: pāpālis Wiktionary

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Having to do with the pope or the papacy.

Origin

From Middle English papal, from Old French papal and Medieval Latin pāpālis (“papal”).

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