curule
adjective
cu·rule ˈkyu̇r-ˌül 
1
: relating to or being a high-ranking dignitary of ancient Rome entitled to occupy a special chair
2
: of, relating to, or being a chair or seat reserved for Romans of high rank that resembles a backless stool with curved legs
also : of, relating to, or being a 19th century seat with legs of a similar style
Word History
Etymology
Latin curulis, perhaps alteration of currulis of a chariot, from currus chariot, from currere to run
First Known Use
1600, in the meaning defined at sense 1