(ˈ)män|sēnyə(r), also mənˈsē- sometimes -ēnˌyȯ(ə)r or -ēnˌyȯ(ə) or |mänˌsēn|yȯ- or in rapid speech prob by n dissimilation məˈsē- noun
( plural monsigno·ri |mänˌsēn|yōrē ; or monsignors )
Etymology: Italian monsignore, monsignor (when used as a title) from French monseigneur
1. : a prelate of the Roman Catholic Church — used as a title of honor; abbr. Msgr.
2. : a strong purple that is redder and deeper than mauve
• mon·si·gno·ri·al |mänˌsēn|yōrēəl adjective