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triumphal
CIDE DICTIONARY
triumphal, a. [L. triumphalis: cf. F. triomphal.].
Of or pertaining to triumph; used in a triumph; indicating, or in honor of, a triumph or victory; as, a triumphal crown; a triumphal arch. [1913 Webster]
"Messiah his triumphal chariot turned." [1913 Webster]
triumphal, n.
A token of victory. [1913 Webster]
"Joyless triumphals of his hoped success." [1913 Webster]
OXFORD DICTIONARY
triumphal, adj. of or used in or celebrating a triumph.
Etymology
ME f. OF triumphal or L triumphalis (as TRIUMPH)
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