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curule

adj · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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  • /ˈkjʊəɹuːl/

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adj

Meaning 1

Designating a kind of elaborate ceremonial seat inlaid with ivory, used by the highest magistrates in ancient Rome.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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Meaning relationships

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History

Etymology

From Latin curūlis (“of or pertaining to a chariot; curule chair”), from currus (“chariot”), from currō (“run”).

Across languages

Translations

4 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Hungarian: kuruliszi — designating a ceremonial seat used by the highest magistrates in ancient Rome
  • Polish: najwyższej rangi — designating a ceremonial seat used by the highest magistrates in ancient Rome
  • Portuguese: cadeira curul — designating a ceremonial seat used by the highest magistrates in ancient Rome
  • Russian: куру́льный (kurúlʹnyj) — designating a ceremonial seat used by the highest magistrates in ancient Rome