maharanee
- noun
- /ˌmɑːhəˈrɑːni/
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maharaní
- The maharanee hosted a lavish banquet in honor of the visiting dignitaries.
Examples
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Legends tell of a wise maharanee who ruled alongside her husband with great compassion.
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The maharanee wore a stunning necklace at the ceremony.
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During the festival, the maharanee wore a magnificent silk sari adorned with jewels.
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Did the maharanee attend the festival last year?
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During the festival, the maharanee wore a magnificent silk sari adorned with jewels.
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Legends tell of a wise maharanee who ruled alongside her husband with great compassion.
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The maharanee hosted a lavish banquet in honor of the visiting dignitaries.
Synonyms
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A female member of a royal family, such as a king's daughter or a prince's wife
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A queen or princess in India, often the wife of an Indian king
Surface Forms
Etymology
Maharanee comes from the Sanskrit parts maha meaning 'great' and rani meaning 'queen', and it is the same idea as maharaja ('great king'). So a maharanee is literally a 'great queen' and often means the wife of a maharaja.