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symbolical
CIDE DICTIONARY
symbolical, a. [L. symbolicus, Gr. symboliko`s: cf. F. symbolique.].
Of or pertaining to a symbol or symbols; of the nature of a symbol; exhibiting or expressing by resemblance or signs; representative; as, the figure of an eye is symbolic of sight and knowledge. [1913 Webster]
"The sacrament is a representation of Christ's death by such symbolical actions as he himself appointed." [1913 Webster]
THESAURUS
symbolical
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