Rex

rɛks

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Definition of Rex - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

animalscommon name for a male dog

Rex barked loudly at the mailman.

buddy

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namesmale given name from Latin meaning king

Rex was a popular name in the 19th century.

king

sovereign

kingthe reigning king, often in formal contexts

The coin bore the inscription 'Rex Britannia'.

monarch

ruler

sovereign

North Carolina place

Rare

census-designated place in North Carolina, USA

Rare

Rex is located in Robeson County.

Georgia place

Rare

unincorporated community in Georgia, USA

Rare

Rex is a small community in Clayton County.

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common name for a male dog

Expressions with Rex

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Cornish Rex

domestic cat breed with short wavy hair

The Cornish Rex is known for its playful nature.

Devon Rex

medium-sized cat with curly hair and large ears

The Devon Rex is known for its playful nature.

Selkirk Rex

domestic cat breed with highly curled hair

The Selkirk Rex has a coat full of curls.

Origin of Rex

Latin, rex (king)

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tyrannosaurus

prehistoric animal

genus of large carnivorous dinosaurs that includes T. rex

acr.

acr: George Rex

title used for King George

R. v.

abbr.

abr: Rex versus

used in court cases to show the king versus someone

T. rex

abbr.

abr: Tyrannosaurus rex

Tyrannosaurus rex, a large carnivorous dinosaur

Examples of Rex in a sentence

The vet examined Rex during the check-up.
Rex was known for his leadership skills.
The name Rex is often associated with royalty.
The document was signed by Rex himself.
Rex attended the grand ceremony in the capital.
Rex has a small population compared to nearby towns.

The annual festival in Rex attracts many visitors.
Rex hosts an annual summer festival.
Many families have lived in Rex for generations.

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French:Rex, ...
German:Rex, statistisch abgegrenzter Ort, ...
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Chinese:雷克斯, Rex, ...
Japanese:レックス, ...
Arabic:ريكس, الملك, ...
Hebrew:רֶקְס, ...
Russian:Рекс, ...
Ukrainian:Рекс, ...
Hindi:रेक्स, जॉर्जिया का रेक्स समुदाय, ...
Bengali:রেক্স, ...
Catalan:Rex, ...
Czech:Rex, král, ...
Danish:Rex, ...
Dutch:Rex, ...
Greek:Ρεξ, βασιλιάς, ...
Hungarian:gyakori kan kutyanév, Rex, ...
Khmer:ឈ្មោះសាមញ្ញសម្រាប់ឆ្កែឈ្មោល, រ៉ិច, ...
Korean:렉스, 왕, ...
Persian:رکس, ...
Polish:Reks, Rex, ...
Portuguese (BR):Rex, ...
Romanian:Rex, ...
Swedish:Rex, ...
Thai:เร็กซ์, ...
Turkish:Rex, Kral, ...
Vietnamese:Rex, ...

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Definition of Rex - Reverso English Dictionary

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Origin of Rex

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