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Noun: five-star admiral
Usage: N. Amer
  1. An admiral of the highest rank
    "five-star admiral Chester Nimitz commanded the Pacific Fleet during World War II";
    - fleet admiral [N. Amer], Admiral of the Fleet [Brit, Cdn]

Derived forms: five-star admirals

Type of: flag officer