CURULE


Meaning of CURULE in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ ˈkyu̇r-ˌül ]

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

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