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Admiral (Noun)

Meaning 1

Any of several brightly colored butterflies.

Classification

Nouns denoting animals.

Examples

  • The admiral butterfly's distinctive white spots on its wings made it a favorite among collectors.
  • In the warm sunlight, the admiral butterfly's colors seemed to glow with an otherworldly intensity.
  • The admiral butterfly's migratory patterns were still not fully understood by scientists.
  • As the admiral butterfly emerged from its chrysalis, its wings slowly unfolded like a tiny, delicate fan.
  • In the garden, a admiral butterfly flitted from flower to flower, sipping nectar with its long, tube-shaped proboscis.

Hypernyms

  • Nymphalid Butterfly
  • Brush-footed Butterfly
  • Four-footed Butterfly

Meaning 2

The supreme commander of a fleet; ranks above a vice admiral and below a fleet admiral.

Classification

Nouns denoting people.

Examples

  • The admiral stood on the bridge of the flagship, surveying the fleet as it sailed into battle.
  • As the most senior officer in the navy, the admiral was responsible for making strategic decisions that affected the entire fleet.
  • The admiral's insignia on his uniform indicated his high rank, and he was treated with great respect by the other officers.
  • After years of distinguished service, the captain was promoted to the rank of admiral and given command of the entire fleet.
  • The admiral's flagship was the largest and most heavily armed vessel in the fleet, and it served as a symbol of his authority and power.

Synonyms

  • Full Admiral
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