noun🔗ShareA member of the peerage, above a baron but below a count or earl."In the royal procession, the viscount walked behind the earl but ahead of the baron. "titleroyalpersonChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareAny of various nymphalid butterflies of the genus Tanaecia. Other butterflies in this genus are called earls and counts."While admiring the diverse butterfly collection, the museum guide pointed out the "viscount," noting that it was a close relative of the "earl" and "count" butterflies, all belonging to the Tanaecia genus. "animalinsectnaturebiologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading