cameral
adjective
cam·er·al
\ˈkam(ə)rəl, ˈkaamrəl\
Definition of cameral
1 : of or relating to a legislative or judicial chamber
2 : cameralistic the cameral sciences
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Origin and Etymology of cameral
German kameral-, from Medieval Latin cameralis, from camera treasury (from Latin, arched roof) + Latin -alis -al — more at chamber
First Known Use: 1729
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