monarch
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Latin monarchia, from Ancient Greek μονάρχης (monarchēs), variant of μόναρχος (monarchos, “sole ruler”), from 'μόνος (monos, “only”) + ἀρχός (archos, “leader”).
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monarch (plural monarchs)
- The ruler of an absolute monarchy or the head of state of a constitutional monarchy.
- 1598, Shakespeare, Henry V, Act II, Scene II, line 25.
- Never was monarch better fear'd and lov'd / Than is your Majesty.
- 1598, Shakespeare, Henry V, Act II, Scene II, line 25.
- The monarch butterfly, Danaus plexippus, found in North America, so called because of the designs on its wings.
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ruler
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Monarch butterfly on Wikipedia.Wikipedia:Monarch butterfly
A monarch can have any of the following titles:
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monarch m. (??? please provide the plural!, ??? please provide the diminutive!)