duke


Definition: Meaning of, duke in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / djuːk /

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duke dukes
[countable]
  1. a man with the highest social rank outside the royal family [↪  duchess]
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duke used in phrases

  • Duke Ellington (noun)
    1. 1899-1974 united States jazz composer and piano player and bandleader
  • Duke University (noun)
    1. a university in Durham, North Carolina
  • Duke Wayne (noun)
    1. 1907-1979 united States film actor who played tough heroes
  • Duke of Argyll's tea tree (noun)
    1. deciduous erect or spreading shrub with spiny branches and violet-purple flowers followed by orange-red berries; southeastern Europe to China
  • Duke of Cumberland (noun)
    1. 1721-1765 english general; son of George II; fought unsuccessfully in the battle of Fontenoy
  • Duke of Edinburgh (noun)
    1. born 1921 englishman and husband of Elizabeth II
  • Duke of Edinburgh's award, the (noun)
    1. a special prize given to someone who has successfully completed a number of activities in a programme that was originally set up in the UK by the Duke of Edinburgh. The programme is designed for young people, and its aim is to encourage them to achieve difficult things and do work that helps other people. The programme includes physical activities such as climbing mountains, camping, hiking and other outdoor activities.
  • Duke of Edinburgh, the
    1. (1921- ) The husband of the British queen, ELIZABETH II . His name is Prince Philip
  • Duke of Lancaster (noun)
    1. 1340-1399 the fourth son of Edward III who was the effective ruler of England during the close of his father's reign and during the minority of Richard II; his son was Henry Bolingbroke
  • Duke of Marlborough (noun)
    1. 1650-1722 english general considered one of the greatest generals in history
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