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dubia

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

A set of questions on doctrine sent by Catholic bishops to the Holy See.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: plural, plural-normally

Topics: Catholicism, Christianity, Roman-Catholicism

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noun

Meaning 2

A dubia roach.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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History

Etymology

Borrowed from Latin dubia, plural of dubium (literally “doubt”).

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