\Sul"tan\, n. [F. sultan (cf. Sp. soldan, It. sultano,
soldano), Ar. sult[=a]n sultan, dominion. Cf. {Soldan}.]
A ruler, or sovereign, of a Mohammedan state; specifically,
the ruler of the Turks; the Padishah, or Grand Seignior; --
officially so called.

{Sultan flower}. (Bot.) See {Sweet sultan}, under {Sweet}.