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The Meaning of pontifical

  • (a.) Of or pertaining to a pontiff, or high priest; as, pontifical authority; hence, belonging to the pope; papal.
  • (a.) Of or pertaining to the building of bridges.
  • (n.) A book containing the offices, or formulas, used by a pontiff.
  • (n.) The dress and ornaments of a pontiff.

Rhymes

trifocal , epifocal , pontifical