PAPAL BULL Synonyms
There are 11 hypernyms of the phrase papal bull. (close relations)
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| encyclical | noun, adjectiven, adj | |||||
noun • a letter from the pope sent to all Roman Catholic bishops throughout the world adjective satellite • intended for wide distribution | ||||||
| bull | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • uncastrated adult male of domestic cattle • (astrology) a person who is born while the sun is in Taurus • the second sign of the zodiac; the sun is in this sign from about April 20 to May 20 • a large and strong and heavyset man • Obscene word for unacceptable behavior • a serious and ludicrous blunder • uncomplimentary terms for a policeman • an investor with an optimistic market outlook; an investor who expects prices to rise and so buys now for resale later • the center of a target • a formal proclamation issued by the pope (usually written in antiquated characters and sealed with a leaden bulla) • mature male of various mammals of which the female is called `cow'; e.g. whales or elephants or especially cattle verb • push or force • try to raise the price of stocks through speculative buying • speak insincerely or without regard for facts or truths • advance in price | ||||||
