/ Dictionary / Index F Francis of Paula: Meaning and Definition of Find definitions for: Fran'cis of Pau'la Pronunciation: (pou'luIt.pä'&oomacr&sylplä), [key] 1416–1507, Italian monk: founder of the order of Minims. Random House Unabridged Dictionary, Copyright © 1997, by Random House, Inc., on Infoplease. Francis of Assisi Francis of Sales Related Content Daily Word Quiz: reiterate Analogy of the Day: Today’s Analogy Spelling Bee: Today’s Spelling Bee Frequently Misspelled Words Frequently Mispronounced Words Easily Confused Words Writing & Language