Pronunciation: ' kyu ̇ r- ˌ ül
Function: adjective
Etymology: Latin curulis, perhaps alteration of currulis of a chariot, from currus chariot, from currere to run
Date: 1600
1 : relating to or being a high-ranking dignitary of ancient Rome entitled to occupy a special chair
2 : of, relating to, or being a chair or seat reserved for Romans of high rank that resembles a backless stool with curved legs also : of, relating to, or being a 19th century seat with legs of a similar style