monarch

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The ruler of an absolute monarchy or the head of state of a constitutional monarchy.
A monarch butterfly (Danaus plexippus) and others of genus Danaus, found primarily in North America.
A police officer.
(capitalized, often) A stag which has sixteen or more points or tines on its antlers.
The chief or best thing of its kind.
Any bird of the family Monarchidae.

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/ˈmɒnək/

From Middle French monarque, from Late Latin monarcha, from Ancient Greek μονάρχης (monárkhēs), variant of μόναρχος (mónarkhos, “sole ruler”), from μόνος (mónos, “only”) + ἀρχός (arkhós, “leader”), equivalent to mono- + -arch. * (butterfly): See monarch butterfly.