monarch
Pronunciation: /ˈmɒnək/
The English word “monarch” has 6 meanings listed here.
noun
- 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.
- 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.
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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