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Pronunciation : Ca*the"dral
Part of Speech : n.
Etymology : [LL. cathedralis (sc. ecclesia): cf. F. cath?drale. See Cathedra.]
Definition : Defn: The principal church in a diocese, so called because in it the bishop has his official chair (Cathedra) or throne.
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913

Pronunciation : Ca*the"dral
Part of Speech : a.
Etymology : [LL. cathedralis: cf. F. cath?dral.]
Definition : 1. Pertaining to the head church of a diocese; as, a cathedral church; cathedral service.

2. Emanating from the chair of office, as of a pope or bishop; official; authoritative. Now, what solemnity can be more required for the pope to make a cathedral determination of an article! Jer. Taylor.

3. Resembling the aisles of a cathedral; as, cathedral walks. Pope.
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913