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en·cyc·li·cal [ in síklik'l, en síklik'l ] (plural en·cyc·li·cals)


noun 
Definition:
 
Roman Catholic papal document: in the Roman Catholic Church, a formal statement issued by the pope to bishops, often on matters of doctrine

[Mid-17th century. < Greek egkuklios "circular, general" < kuklos "circle"]
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