From Middle English duche, from Anglo-Norman duché, from Old French duc, or from Medieval Latin ducātus, from Latin dux. Doublet of ducat.

• IPA^(key): /ˈdʌt͡ʃi/

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• Rhymes: -ʌtʃi
• Homophones: dutchie, dutchy

duchy (plural duchies)

1. A dominion or region ruled by a duke or duchess.

   Synonym: dukedom

   Hyponyms: grand duchy, stem duchy, duchessdom

A grand duchy may be a self-governing state. A simple duchy tends to be a part of a larger kingdom or empire.

• duchy of Naples
• grand duchy
• stem duchy

• Chudy

• IPA^(key): /ˈdu.xɘ/
• Rhymes: -uxɘ
• Syllabification: du‧chy

duchy m animal

1. nominative/accusative/vocative plural of duch