cardenal — meaning in English

English meaning

• bruise noun A discoloured mark on the skin caused by a blow that damages blood vessels underneath without breaking the surface.
• cardinal adj Of central or fundamental importance.

Senses

cardenal is used for these senses in English:

• bruise A purplish mark on the skin due to leakage of blood from capillaries under the surface that have been damaged by a blow.

bruise — full definition

1. noun A discoloured mark on the skin caused by a blow that damages blood vessels underneath without breaking the surface.
2. verb To cause this kind of mark by striking or knocking something.
3. verb To hurt someone's feelings or pride.

cardinal — full definition

1. adj Of central or fundamental importance.
2. adj Deep red in color, like a Catholic cardinal's robes.
3. noun A senior official of the Catholic Church, ranking just below the Pope.
4. noun A North American songbird known for the male's bright red feathers.

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