cardinal
/ˈkɑɹdɪnəl/
Meaning 1
Of primary importance; essential.
“Trust is a cardinal rule in any relationship.”Add to my deck
Meaning 2
a high-ranking official in the Catholic Church
“The cardinal addressed the crowd with great authority.”Add to my deck
Meaning 3
a bright red bird found in North America
“A cardinal perched on the fence in the morning light.”Add to my deck