What is another word for dowager queen?
Pronunciation: [dˈa͡ʊɪd͡ʒə kwˈiːn] (IPA) 
A dowager queen, or a widow queen, is a title given in some monarchies to a queen mother who has outlived her husband, the king. There are a few synonyms for this term, including queen dowager and queen mother. In some cases, other terms may be used, such as reine douairiere in French or regina vedova in Italian. These terms all refer to the same general idea of a queen who has lost her husband but retains some degree of power and influence in the monarchy. While the specific title may vary depending on the country and language, the concept remains the same.
