pontifical

  1. Adjective.  of or pertaining to a pontiff.
  2. Adjective.  pompous, dignified or dogmatic.
  3. Adjective.  of or pertaining to the pontifices of Ancient Rome.
  4. Noun.  The office of a pontiff.
  5. Noun.  (in the plural) The vestments of a bishop.
  6. Noun.  a pontiff.
  7. Noun.  a pontifical mass.

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