Reni

¹ American  

[re-nee] / ˈrɛ ni /

noun

1. Guido 1575–1642, Italian painter.

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reni- ² American  

1. a combining form meaning “kidney,” used in the formation of compound words.

   reniform.

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Reni ¹ British  

/ ˈrɛːni /

noun

1. Guido (ˈɡwiːdo). 1575–1642, Italian baroque painter and engraver

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reni- ² British  

combining form

1. kidney or kidneys

   reniform

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Etymology

Origin of reni-

< Latin rēni-, combining form of rēnēs kidneys

Example Sentences

With Mani on bass, Brown on vocals, John Squire on guitar and Alan "Reni" Wren on drums, The Stone Roses were at the forefront of the "Madchester" indie scene of the late 1980s and early 90s, which peaked with a famous gig at Spike Island in Widnes.

From BBC

In the early ‘80s, he first formed a band called the Fireside Chaps, alongside guitarists John Squire and Andy Couzens. The group soon evolved into the Stone Roses, when Ian Brown joined as their lead vocalist. Couzens left the band, Alan “Reni” Wren hopped on the drums and they went on to release their self-titled debut album in 1989.

From Los Angeles Times

With Mani on bass, Brown on vocals, John Squire on guitar and Alan "Reni" Wren on drums, the Stone Roses were at the forefront of the "Madchester" indie scene of the late 1980s and early 90s.

From BBC

Reni Somoye, 32, was about to leave, but she decides to stay after another attendee encourages her to hit the ball one last time.

From Los Angeles Times

The band, which formed in Manchester in 1985, originally featured singer Ian Brown, guitarist John Squire, bassist Mani and drummer Reni.

From BBC