REX


Meaning of REX in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ ˈreks ]

noun

( plural rex·es or rex )

Etymology: modification of French castorrex, castorex, a variety of rabbit, perhaps from Latin castor beaver + rex king — more at castor , royal

Date: 1920

: an animal (as a domestic rabbit or cat) showing a genetic recessive variation in which the guard hairs are very short, sparse, or entirely lacking — compare Cornish rex , Devon rex

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