Originally: the northern or common cardinal , Cardinalis cardinalis (family Cardinalidae), a songbird native to North and Central America, the male of which has scarlet plumage with a black mask on the face and a pronounced crest. In later use more widely: any of various American songbirds constituting the family Cardinalidae. Also with distinguishing word. Cf. cardinal bird n., cardinal grosbeak n. Definition of cardinal noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning , pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more. Learn the meanings of cardinal as a noun and an adjective in English, with examples of usage and pronunciation. Find out how to say cardinal in different languages and contexts. Master the word " CARDINAL " in English: definitions, translations, synonyms, pronunciations, examples, and grammar insights - all in one complete resource.
