1. Noun
A sole or supreme ruler; a sovereign; the highest ruler; an emperor, king, queen, prince, or chief.
2. Noun
One superior to all others of the same kind; as, an oak is called the monarch of the forest.
3. Noun
A patron deity or presiding genius.
4. Noun
A very large red and black butterfly (Danais Plexippus); -- called also milkweed butterfly.
5. Adjective
Superior to others; preeminent; supreme; ruling.
6. Noun
large migratory American butterfly having deep orange wings with black and white markings; the larvae feed on milkweed
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