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ducal


du·cal

adjective \ˈdü-kəl also ˈdyü-\

: of or relating to a duke

Full Definition of DUCAL

:  of or relating to a duke or dukedom
— du·cal·ly \-kÉ™-lÄ“\ adverb
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Origin of DUCAL

Late Latin ducalis of a leader, from Latin duc-, dux leader — more at duke
First Known Use: 15th century

Rhymes with DUCAL

nuchal

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