duke

/dʒuːk/noun
ElementaryNot in standard dictionaries
1

The male ruler of a duchy (female equivalent: duchess).

2

The sovereign of a small state.

3

A high title of nobility; the male holder of a dukedom.

4

A grand duke.

5

Any of various nymphalid butterflies of the Asian genera Bassarona and Dophla.

6

A fist.

Sound Patterns & Rhymes

Rhymes

Words that share the same ending sound pattern

Alliteration

Words starting with the same consonant sound — used in poetry and prose to create rhythm, emphasis, and memorable phrasing (e.g. “Peter Piper picked”)

Assonance

Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing

Consonance

Words sharing similar consonant sound patterns — adds texture and cohesion to writing

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