ˈkyu̇ˌrül, -u̇rˌyül, ˈkyüˌrül adjective
Etymology: Latin curulis, currulis of a chariot (as in sella curulis curule chair), from currus chariot, from currere to run — more at current
1. : of or relating to a style of seat reserved in ancient Rome for the use of the highest dignitaries and usually made like a campstool with curved legs : having or consisting of tangent semicircular segments forming legs, backs, or other structural members
a curule chair
: having or consisting of one such segment
a curule leg
2. : privileged to sit in a curule chair because of high rank or dignity
a curule magistrate