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diaconal

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di·​ac·​o·​nal | \ dī-ˈa-kə-nᵊl How to pronounce diaconal (audio) , dē- \

Definition of diaconal

: of or relating to a deacon or deaconess

First Known Use of diaconal

circa 1611, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for diaconal

Late Latin diaconalis, from diaconus deacon — more at deacon

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“Diaconal.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/diaconal. Accessed 21 Jun. 2021.

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