matriarch
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triˌɑrk
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matriarch (ˈmeɪtrɪˌɑːk) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —n | |
| 1. | a woman who dominates an organization, community, etc |
| 2. | the female head of a tribe or family, esp in a matriarchy |
| 3. | a very old or venerable woman |
| [C17: from | |
| 'matriarchal | |
| —adj | |
| 'matriarchic | |
| —adj | |
| matri'archalism | |
| —n | |
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Matriarch
is always a great word to know.
So is zedonk. Does it mean:
| the offspring of a zebra and a donkey. |
| a fool or simpleton; ninny. |
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Example sentences
At that, with manic inspiration, the ageless matriarch pounced on the hat and plopped it on her cheesy gray wig.
The matriarch strode over with a big smile and shook our hands and asked us to tea.
Closure comes in the case of matriarch whooping crane shooting because of a citizen tip.
There is even a book from the matriarch of the family.
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