Definition of Monarch

1. Noun. A nation's ruler or head of state usually by hereditary right.


2. Noun. Large migratory American butterfly having deep orange wings with black and white markings; the larvae feed on milkweed.
Exact synonyms: Danaus Plexippus, Milkweed Butterfly, Monarch Butterfly
Generic synonyms: Danaid, Danaid Butterfly
Group relationships: Danaus, Genus Danaus

Definition of Monarch

1. n. A sole or supreme ruler; a sovereign; the highest ruler; an emperor, king, queen, prince, or chief.

2. a. Superior to others; preëminent; supreme; ruling.

Definition of Monarch

1. Noun. The ruler of an absolute monarchy or the head of state of a constitutional monarchy. ¹

2. Noun. The monarch butterfly, ''Danaus plexippus'', found in North America, so called because of the designs on its wings. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Monarch

1. an absolute ruler [n -S]

Medical Definition of Monarch

1. 1. A sole or supreme ruler; a sovereign; the highest ruler; an emperor, king, queen, prince, or chief. "He who reigns Monarch in heaven, . Upheld by old repute." (Milton) 2. One superior to all others of the same kind; as, an oak is called the monarch of the forest. 3. A patron deity or presiding genius. "Come, thou, monarch of the vine, Plumpy Bacchus." (Shak) 4. A very large red and black butterfly (Danais Plexippus). Synonym: milkweed butterfly. Origin: F. Monarque, L. Monarcha, fr. Gr,; alone + to be first, rule, govern. See Archi-. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Monarch

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monamine
monamines
monaminuria
monander
monandria
monandrian
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monandries
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monanthous
monarch (current term)
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monarchess
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monarchism
monarchisms
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monarchistic

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