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- Dictionarycardinal/ˈkɑːdɪnəl/
noun
- 1. a leading dignitary of the Roman Catholic Church. Cardinals are nominated by the Pope, and form the Sacred College which elects succeeding popes (now invariably from among their own number): "his appointment as cardinal"
- 2. a New World songbird of the bunting family, having a stout bill and typically a conspicuous crest. The male is partly or mostly red in colour.
adjective
- 1. of the greatest importance; fundamental: "two cardinal points must be borne in mind" Similar Opposite
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Learn the meanings and origins of the word cardinal as a noun and an adjective. Find synonyms, examples, related words, and more in this comprehensive dictionary entry.
Learn about cardinal, a common name for various songbirds of the New World, especially the red-crested ones. Find out about their distribution, appearance, behaviour, and classification in the family Cardinalidae and Muscicapidae.
The northern cardinal (Cardinalis cardinalis), known colloquially as the common cardinal, red cardinal, or just cardinal, is a bird in the genus Cardinalis.
The Northern Cardinal is a fairly large, long-tailed songbird with a short, very thick bill and a prominent crest. Cardinals often sit with a hunched-over posture and with the tail pointed straight down.
The northern cardinal is so well loved that it has been named the official bird of no fewer than seven U.S. states. Bright red cardinals are easily identified by even casual bird watchers, and...
Nov 9, 2023 · Learn about the appearance, range, behavior, diet and nesting habits of the northern cardinal, a common and colorful songbird in North America. Find out why male cardinals are red, how they communicate with songs and calls, and how to attract them to your backyard.
