Main Entry: pa·pal

Pronunciation: \ˈpā-pəl\

Function: adjective

Etymology: Middle English, from Anglo-French, from Medieval Latin papalis, from Late Latin papa

Date: 14th century

: of or relating to a pope or to the Roman Catholic Church; also : resembling a pope or that of a pope

— pa·pal·ly \-pə-lē\ adverb