English Words Starting With Q

• queen regent

  nounC2/Rare
  /ˌkwiːn ˈriːdʒənt/A queen who rules as a regent on behalf of a monarch who is a minor, absent, incapacitated, or otherwise unable to rule.
• queen regnant

  nounC2 (Very low frequency, specialized term)
  /ˌkwiːn ˈreɡnənt/A female sovereign who rules in her own right, as opposed to a queen consort who is the wife of a reigning king.
• queen street farmer

  nounLow
  /kwiːn striːt ˈfɑːmə/An urban hobbyist who cultivates crops in a small, non-rural setting, often on a balcony, rooftop, or small urban plot; also, a person who produces food in the city.
• queen substance

  nounC2
  /kwiːn ˈsʌbstəns/A pheromone secreted by queen bees to regulate behavior in the hive.
• queen truss

  nounVery Low
  /kwiːn trʌs/A structural support system, typically in roofing or bridge construction, characterized by a central vertical member (king post) with symmetrical sloping members on either side, forming a triangular shape.
• queen's award

  nounC1
  /ˌkwiːnz əˈwɔːd/A prestigious series of awards for excellence conferred by the British sovereign on businesses and organisations.
• queen's bench division

  nounC2
  /ˌkwiːnz ˈbentʃ dɪˌvɪʒ.ən/A division of the High Court of Justice in England and Wales, primarily dealing with civil cases, especially contract and tort claims.
• queen's bounty

  nounLow / Historical / Specialized
  /ˌkwiːnz ˈbaʊnti/A financial grant or sum of money given or endowed by the monarch, historically for specific charitable or public purposes, and specifically the fund for the relief of widows of clergy in England.
• queen's counsel

  nounC1/C2
  /ˌkwiːnz ˈkaʊnsəl/A senior barrister or advocate appointed by the monarch to be one of 'Her Majesty's Counsel learned in the law'; a prestigious title within the legal profession in some Commonwealth jurisdictions, denoting high rank and experience.
• queen's county

  nounLow / Historical
  /ˌkwiːnz ˈkaʊnti/A former administrative county in Ireland.
• queen's english

  nounC1
  /ˌkwiːnz ˈɪŋɡlɪʃ/The standard form of British English, historically associated with the educated speech of southeastern England and the British monarchy.
• queen's evidence

  nounLow
  /kwiːnz ˈɛvɪdəns/In British law, evidence given by an accomplice against their partners in crime, often in exchange for immunity or leniency.
• queen's guide

  nounLow
  /ˈkwiːnz ˌɡaɪd/The highest award achievable in the British Girlguiding movement, requiring completion of a series of challenging tasks across various disciplines.
• queen's highway

  nounLow
  /ˌkwiːnz ˈhaɪ.weɪ/Any public road or thoroughfare maintained by the state, originally under the Crown's authority, and open to all for travel.
• queen's house

  nounB2
  /ˌkwiːnz ˈhaʊs/A house belonging to or associated with a queen, either as a private residence or an official residence.
• queen's pattern

  nounVery Low
  /ˈkwiːnz ˈpæt.ən/A specific arrangement of spots on playing cards, particularly in a deck of playing cards, where the queen card displays a distinctive and symmetrical pattern of pips.
• queen's proctor

  nounRare
  /ˌkwiːnz ˈprɒktə/A solicitor or legal officer representing the Crown in probate, divorce, and Admiralty matters, now more commonly known as the King's Proctor.
• queen's regulations

  plural-nounLow
  /ˌkwiːnz ˌreɡjʊˈleɪʃənz/The official body of rules and procedures governing the conduct and administration of the British Armed Forces.
• queen's scout

  nounC2
  /ˌkwiːnz ˈskaʊt/The highest award in the Scout Association (UK) for youth members, recognizing outstanding achievement in skills, leadership, and community service.
• queen's shilling

  nounArchaic
  /kwiːnz ˈʃɪlɪŋ/A shilling coin historically given as a token of enlistment in the British military, symbolizing the recruit's commitment to service.

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