English Explanatory Dictionary

Black Pope

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The Superior General of the Society of Jesus.

Word forms

Black Pope Black Popes

Etymology

From the simple black vestments worn by the Superior General, in contrast to the Pope's white vestments.

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