admiral
US /ˈæd.mər.əl/
UK /ˈæd.mər.əl/
1.
a high-ranking officer in the navy
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The admiral commanded the fleet.
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She was promoted to admiral last year.
2.
a type of butterfly, typically with dark wings and red or orange markings
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A Red Admiral butterfly landed on the flower.
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We saw several Painted Admirals fluttering in the garden.