<p><strong>Noun:</strong></p><ul><li>A woman who holds some title or property from her deceased husband, especially the widow of a king, duke, etc. (often used as an additional title to differentiate her from the wife of the present king, duke, etc.): a queen dowager; an empress dowager.</li><li>An elderly woman of stately dignity, especially one of elevated social position: a wealthy dowager.</li></ul><p><strong>Adjective:</strong></p><ul><li>Noting, pertaining to, or characteristic of a dowager: the dowager duchess; to prefer a dowager style of dress.</li></ul>