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cardinal

/kɑːrdɪnəl/ noun · British & US
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What does cardinal mean?

noun

A cardinal is a type of bird, typically brightly colored, and a senior bishop in a Christian church. The term can also refer to a principal or essential element.

Example

"The cardinal in the backyard sang a beautiful song."

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