monarch
monarch Lexical Profile
monarch Game Scores & Validity
• noun
A sovereign head of state, especially a king, queen, or emperor who rules a kingdom or empire.
"The reigning monarch addressed the nation from the palace during the annual holiday broadcast."
North American A large migratory butterfly (Danaus plexippus) native primarily to North and South America, known for its distinctive orange and black wings.
"Every autumn, millions of monarch butterflies migrate thousands of miles from Canada to the mountains of central Mexico."
A person or thing that holds a preeminent position or undisputed power in a particular sphere.
"For decades, the towering oak tree stood as the undisputed monarch of the ancient forest."
Word Origin & Etymology
From Middle English 'monarke', derived from Late Latin 'monarcha', which traces back to Greek 'monarkhēs', formed from 'monos' (alone, single) and 'arkhō' (to rule).
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