Rex
English
/ɹɛks/
proper noun
Definitions
- (formal) The reigning king.
- coined in the nineteenth century from Latin rex "king," rarely given today.
- A popular name for a dog.
Etymology
Derived from Latin rēx (king, ruler).
Origin
Latin
rēx
Gloss
king, ruler
Concept
Semantic Field
Social and political relations
Ontological Category
Person/Thing
Kanji
王