REX

n. the title for a king, used in legal cases or on coins.

n. the reigning king, used especially in the titles of legal cases or on currency to indicate the state.

“The court case was listed as Rex v. Smith during the king's reign.”

“In British legal history, the designation of the prosecutor changes from Rex to Regina depending on the gender of the current sovereign.”

Formal

n. the title for a king in ancient Rome.

n. the title held by the seven legendary kings of Rome before the establishment of the Republic.

“Tarquin the Proud was the last Rex of Rome before it became a republic.”

“Historians debate the exact powers held by the early Rex, as the transition to the consulship suggests a significant shift in executive authority.”

Formal

n. a type of rabbit or cat with very short, soft, and curly fur.

n. an animal, particularly a rabbit or cat, possessing a genetic recessive mutation that results in a plush coat lacking guard hairs.

“The Rex rabbit is famous for its fur, which feels like velvet.”

“The breeder specialized in Cornish Rex cats, a variety known for their distinctive wavy coats and large ears.”

Technical

v. to breed an animal so that it has short, soft fur.

v. to selectively breed an animal to express the recessive rex gene for coat texture.

“The farm began to rex their rabbits to meet the demand for soft pelts.”

“Efforts to rex the feline population resulted in several distinct breeds recognized by international registries.”

Technical