pseudocardinal

English

/ˈsudoʊˌkɑɹdɪnəl/

noun
Definitions
  • (historical) A cardinal appointed by an antipope and consequently seen as illegitimate by the pope and those who recognize him.
  • (malacology) A type of tooth found on the shells of some bivalve molluscs.

Etymology

Compound from English pseudo- (false, fake) + English cardinal.

Origin

English

cardinal

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