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viscount

noun

A member of the peerage, above a baron but below a count or earl.

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Word length
8
Starts with
V
Ends with
T
Contains
IS
Scrabble score
13
Database source
OEWN 2025 Core

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Pronunciation

/ˈvaɪkaʊnt/ /ˈvaɪkaʊnt/

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Definitions

noun

  1. A member of the peerage, above a baron but below a count or earl.

  2. Any of various nymphalid butterflies of the genus Tanaecia. Other butterflies in this genus are called earls and counts.

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