cathedra, bishop's throne
(noun) a throne that is the official chair of a bishop
Source: WordNet® 3.1
cathedra (plural cathedrae or cathedras)
The chair or throne of a bishop.
The rank of bishop.
The official chair of some position or office, as of a professor.
Source: Wiktionary
Cath"e*dra, n. Etym: [L., fr. Gr. Chair.]
Definition: The official chair or throne of a bishop, or of any person in high authority. Ex cathedra Etym: [L., from the chair], in the exercise of one's office; with authority. The Vatican Council declares that the Pope, is infallible "when he speaks ex cathedra." Addis & Arnold's Cath. Dict.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
16 April 2025
(adjective) marked by richness and fullness of flavor; “a rich ruby port”; “full-bodied wines”; “a robust claret”; “the robust flavor of fresh-brewed coffee”
The word “coffee” entered the English language in 1582 via the Dutch “koffie,” borrowed from the Ottoman Turkish “kahve,” borrowed in turn from the Arabic “qahwah.” The Arabic word qahwah was traditionally held to refer to a type of wine.
