n. 1 an enigmatic representation of a word (esp. a name), by pictures etc. suggesting its parts. 2 Heraldry a device suggesting the name of its bearer.
[ F rébus f. L rebus, ablat. pl. of res thing ]
REBUS
Meaning of REBUS in English
Concise Oxford English dictionary. Краткий оксфордский словарь английского языка. 2012