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What is a homophone or homonym for queen?

There isn't a perfect homophone for "queen" in the English language. A homophone is a word that sounds the same but has a different spelling and meaning.

However, there are a few words that are close in sound:

* "keen" is close in sound, but it means "having or showing eagerness or enthusiasm."

* "quean" is an archaic word, meaning "a woman" or "a prostitute."

So, while there's no exact homophone, "keen" comes closest in sound and usage.

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