ˌkamə(r)ˈleŋ(ˌ)gō noun
also cam·er·lin·go -ˈi-
( -s )
Usage: often capitalized
Etymology: Italian camarlingo, camerlingo, of Germanic origin; akin to Old High German chamarling chamberlain — more at chamberlain
: the cardinal who heads the Apostolic Camera and administers papal affairs when there is no pope