cultual

adjective

cul·​tu·​al

ˈkəlch(ə)wəl

: of or relating to cult or worship

Word History

Etymology

French cultuel, from culte cult + -uel (as in mutuel mutual)

First Known Use

1886, in the meaning defined above

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