Definition
- (noun) The holder of a secular office, formally subordinate to, but de facto the power behind the throne of, the caliph.
- (noun) A hereditary ruler in various Muslim states (sultanate), varying from petty principalities (as in Indonesia and in Yemen), often vassal of a greater ruler, to independent realms, such as Oman, Brunei, or an empire such as the Turkish Ottoman Empire.
- (noun) A variant of solitaire, played with two decks of cards.
- (noun) A breed of chicken originating in Turkey, kept primarily in gardens for ornamental reasons. See: sultan (chicken)
Word stats
- Sultan contains 6 letters: 2 vowel(s) and 4 consonant(s).
- It uses 6 unique letters.
- Estimated syllable count: 2.
- Scrabble-style letter score: 6.
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Frequently asked questions
What does Sultan mean?
The holder of a secular office, formally subordinate to, but de facto the power behind the throne of, the caliph.
How many letters are in Sultan?
Sultan has 6 letters.
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