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curule

curule

1 9.9
Relating to the special chair or office of high Roman officials
  • adjective
  • /ˈkjʊrəl/
  • Archaic
: curul
  • The curule chair was a symbol of authority in ancient Rome.

Examples

  • Only officials of high rank were allowed to use curule seats in ancient Rome.

  • The historian explained the significance of the curule office in Roman politics.

  • The museum displayed a rare curule chair from the Roman Empire.

  • Many curule chairs were made of ivory and decorated with gold.

  • The museum displayed a rare curule chair from the Roman Empire.

  • Only officials of high rank were allowed to use curule seats in ancient Rome.

  • The curule chair was a symbol of authority in ancient Rome.

Surface Forms

curule positive

Etymology

Curule comes from the Latin curulis, the name of a special 'chair' used by high Roman officials, and one idea links curulis to the old Latin word for 'chariot', which later gave English the word car. So, curule means 'relating to that special chair or office', showing the power and rank of those officials.