Reni

¹

[re-nee]

noun

1. Guido 1575–1642, Italian painter.

reni-

²

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

   reniform.

Reni

¹

/ ˈrɛːni /

noun

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

reni-

²

combining form

1. kidney or kidneys

   reniform

Word History and Origins

Origin of Reni¹

< Latin rēni-, combining form of rēnēs kidneys

Word History and Origins

Origin of Reni¹

from Latin rēnēs

Example Sentences

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.

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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.

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

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

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Freelance journalist Matt Mead, who runs a social media account dedicated to Stone Roses drummer Reni, got in touch with Mr Cornell and is now helping to put together the documentary, using the footage alongside other material such as interviews, 300 unseen photos, and unheard audio of the band's pre-show press conference.

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