monarch
Meaning
- 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.
Synonyms
milkweed butterfly
crowned head
Danaus plexippus
assistant and guide
supreme ruler
Milkweed butterfly
the milkweed
Translations
monarque
Monarch
monarca
monarca
μονάρχης
monarch
monarca
monarca
عاهلFrequency
Pronounced as (IPA)
/ˈmɒnək/
Etymology
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.
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