queenlike en · ADJ
Etymology
From queen + -like.
Meanings
- Resembling or characteristic of a queen (female monarch); regal, majestic.
-
Resembling or characteristic of a queen (reproductive female animal).
Although the laying workers functioned in a queenlike manner, they were unable to suppress ovarian development as effectively as the queen.
1991, Kenneth G Ross, Robert W Matthews, The social biology of wasps:
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| more queenlike | Degree=Cmp | lexicographic | |
| most queenlike | Degree=Sup | lexicographic |