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cardinal

/ˈkɑɹdɪnəl/

Meaning 1

Of primary importance; essential.

“Trust is a cardinal rule in any relationship.”
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Meaning 2

a high-ranking official in the Catholic Church

“The cardinal addressed the crowd with great authority.”
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Meaning 3

a bright red bird found in North America

“A cardinal perched on the fence in the morning light.”
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