rex

rex

noun \ˈreks\

plural rex·es or rex

Definition of REX

: 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

Illustration of REX

Origin of REX

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

First Known Use: 1920

Other Animal Husbandry Terms

apiary, bantam, calico, girth, hogwash, mast, rut

Rhymes with REX

dex, ex, flex, hex, lex, sex, specs, vex, x