queenlet

/ˈkwiːnlɛt/

Definitions

1. noun

A daughter of a reigning or former reigning queen, especially a daughter of a reigning British monarch.

“The queenlet’s appearance at the charity event was a huge hit with the press.”

2. noun

A minor or lesser queen, especially in insect colonies.

“The queenlet of the bee colony was struggling to keep up with the demand for honey.”

Synonyms

  • monarch
  • princess

Antonyms

  • commoner
  • peasant