Definition of PAPAL

papal

Adjective

  • Relating to the Pope or the Roman Catholic Church.
  • proceeding from or ordered by or subject to a pope or the papacy regarded as the successor of the Apostles
    • "papal dispensation"

Adj

  • Having to do with the pope or the papacy.

Examples

  • His PAPAL-like pronouncements on word validity were rarely challenged in Scrabble.

Origin / Etymology

From Middle English papal, from Old French papal and Medieval Latin pāpālis (“papal”).

Scrabble Score: 9

papal: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
papal: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
papal: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 12

papal: valid Words With Friends Word