Cardinal

nounnounproper nouncommon in dialogue

A player on the St. Louis Cardinals team.

noun

1
A player on the St. Louis Cardinals team.
Smith became a Cardinal as the result of a pre-season trade.
2
A player on the Arizona Cardinals team.
3
A student or player on a sports team at the University of Louisville.

Etymology

Capitalization of cardinal (bird).

noun

1
A player on a sports team at Stanford University.

Etymology

Capitalization of cardinal (color).

proper noun

1
A surname from French common among French Canadians as well as Cree and Métis indigenous peoples in Canada.

Etymology

From Canadian French Cardinal, from French cardinal, from Latin cardinālis.

Forms

plural: Cardinals

cardboard · A wood-based material resembling heavy paper, used in the…cardiac · Pertaining to the heart.cardinal · Of fundamental importance; crucial, pivotal.

Cardinal · A player on the St. Louis Cardinals team.

cards · Card games.care · Close attention; concern; responsibility.Care · A surname.

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