magistral

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  1. adjective Of or relating to a magistrate; magisterial.
  2. adjective Prepared as specified by a physician's prescription. Used of medicine.
  3. adjective Principal; main: the magistral line of fortifications.

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  1. Late Latin magistrālis, belonging to a master, from Latin magister, magistr-, former chief officer of a college; see meg- in Indo-European roots.

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  1. = F. Spanish Portuguese magistral = Italian magistrale, from Latin magistralis, of or belonging to a master or teacher, from magister, a master, teacher, etc.: see magister, master.
 

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/ˈmædʒɪstrəl/
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