Meaning & use
ducal
Relating to, belonging to, or characteristic of a duke or duchess.
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The ducal palace was famous for its grand halls and elaborate ceiling frescoes.
Guests were seated according to rank at the ducal banquet in the great hall.
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Ducal is a formal, mainly historical or literary term used to describe titles, residences, or courts associated with a duke.
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