English · Word Candidate

rex

/ˈɹɛks/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: rexes · reges · rexing · rexed

Sense 1

Meaning · English

A king, particularly in ancient Rome.

Noun

Examples

And though the sturdy patrician nobility had already gained ground, though the reges attempted gradually to enlarge the scope of their functions—all this does not change the elementary and fundamental character of the constitution, and this alone is essential.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Meaning · English

An animal which has a genetic recessive variation that causes the guard hairs to be very short or fully lacking.

Noun

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 3

Meaning · English

To breed (an animal) to have this kind of hair.

Verb

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “rex” mean?

A king, particularly in ancient Rome.

Is “rex” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.