cu·rule
| \ ˈkyu̇r-ˌül
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Definition of curule
1
: relating to or being a high-ranking dignitary of ancient Rome entitled to occupy a special chair
2
: of, relating to, or being a chair or seat reserved for Romans of high rank that resembles a backless stool with curved legs
also
: of, relating to, or being a 19th century seat with legs of a similar style
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“Curule.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/curule. Accessed 1 Mar. 2021.
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The first known use of curule was in 1600
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