transcription, транскрипция: [ ˈkyu̇r-ē-ə, ˈku̇r- ]
noun
( plural cu·ri·ae ˈkyu̇r-ē-ˌē, ˈku̇r-ē-ˌī)
Etymology: Latin, perhaps from co- + vir man — more at virile
Date: 1600
1.
a. : a division of the ancient Roman people comprising several gentes of a tribe
b. : the place of assembly of one of these divisions
2.
a. : the court of a medieval king
b. : a court of justice
3. often capitalized : the body of congregations, tribunals, and offices through which the pope governs the Roman Catholic Church
• cu·ri·al ˈkyu̇r-ē-əl, ˈku̇r- adjective