Rex

¹

[ reks ]

noun

1. a Belgian fascist party founded in 1935.

Rex

²

[ reks ]

noun

1. a male given name.

rex

³

[ reks; English reks ]

noun

, Latin.

, plural re·ges [re, -ges, ree, -jeez].

1. king.

Rex

/ rɛks /

noun

1. See Regina
   king: part of the official title of a king, now used chiefly in documents, legal proceedings, inscriptions on coins, etc Compare Regina 1

Other Words From

• Rexist noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of Rex¹

After Christus Rex, title of a publication put out by its founders

Word History and Origins

Origin of Rex¹

Latin

Example Sentences

The fearsome Tyrannosaurus rex had a tremendous bone-crushing bite.

From Science News For Students

Some saurischians include Brontosaurus and Tyrannosaurus rex.

From Science News For Students

One 2017 study found that lava flows in the cauldron atop Arsia Mons, another gigantic volcano, could have appeared as recently as 50 million years ago, long after the Tyrannosaurus rex died out on Earth.

From Quanta Magazine

In the fossils of a Tyrannosaurus rex, medullary bone can serve as a pregnancy test.

From Science News For Students

He had to find his way to Lyon, 170 miles away, and link up with a resistance leader de Gaulle had named only as Rex.

From Washington Post

In the 24-hours before a rap battle, T-Rex likes to be alone.

From The Daily Beast

If T-Rex is a rapper by which to set your watch, Daylyt is something of a controversial showman.

From The Daily Beast

Going first in the final round T-Rex delivered another solid rap and assured his position as champion.

From The Daily Beast

The focus showed in his performance, with T-Rex unquestionably winning all three rounds.

From The Daily Beast

The most famous trail of prints has been nicknamed “Johnny Walker” by researchers and was made by a baby Tyrannosaurus Rex.

From The Daily Beast

Via, says Rex, meaning the road; communis is common; omnibus to all, meaning thereby—but perchance I weary you?

From Project Gutenberg

Imo, rex augustissime—biennium fere apud lugdunenses Moratus sum.

From Project Gutenberg

One of Friedrich Rex's worst adventures was his latest; commenced some five or six years ago , and now not far from terminating.

From Project Gutenberg

The imaginary spectacle of Rex en route to the pound nearly unnerved Katherine, but she felt that she must be severe.

From Project Gutenberg

Miss Bryant scolded Rex until his head and tail drooped with shame, and relentlessly kept him at heel all the way home.

From Project Gutenberg

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