CARDINAL Definition Meaning - Merriam-Webster Since the 12th century, cardinal has been used as a noun referring to a fundamentally important clergyman of the Roman Catholic Church, ranking only below the pope
Cardinal (Catholic Church) - Wikipedia The dean of the College of Cardinals, the highest-ranking cardinal, was formerly the longest-serving cardinal bishop, but since 1965 is elected by the Latin Church cardinal bishops from among their number, subject to papal approval
Cardinal | Bird, Description, Facts | Britannica Cardinal, any of various medium-size thick-billed species of songbirds of the New World, many with crested heads The males all sport at least some bright red plumage
Northern cardinal - Wikipedia In the United States, the northern cardinal (referred to as just "cardinal") is the mascot of numerous athletic teams; however, most teams portray the bird with a yellow beak and legs