Associations to the word «Viceroy»

Wiktionary

VICEROY, noun. One who governs a country, province, or colony as the representative of a monarch.
VICEROY, noun. An orange and black North American butterfly (Limenitis archippus), so named because it is similar to, but smaller than, the monarch butterfly.

Dictionary definition

VICEROY, noun. Governor of a country or province who rules as the representative of his or her king or sovereign.
VICEROY, noun. Showy American butterfly resembling the monarch but smaller.

Wise words

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