(obsolete, derogatory) A man who performs tasks that traditionally belong to a woman; an effeminate man. / (obsolete, derogatory) A female cuckold; a cuckquean.

Alternative letter-case form of queen (“consort or widow of a king”). / Alternative letter-case form of queen (“female monarch”). / A title used before the personal name of a queen.

Alternative form of Queen's English

(often preceded by the) Especially in England, spoken or written English which is standard, characterised by grammatical correctness, proper usage of words and expressions, and (when spoken) formal British pronunciation.

(colloquial, dated, possibly offensive) Very queer: very unusual or strange.

Alternative form of Question Period

(politics, government) In Canadian federal and provincial parliaments, a period of regularly scheduled time in the lower chamber during which members of the official opposition party and other members may direct questions to the prime minister and to cabinet ministers concerning affairs of state.

(ice hockey, Canada) competition between the Montreal Canadiens of Montreal and Quebec Nordiques of Quebec City in the NHL from 1979–80 to 1994–95.

plural of queen palm

Syagrus romanzoffiana, a medium-sized palm native to South America, widely planted in the tropics and subtropics for the fine texture of its fronds