rhesus

See also: rhésus and Rhesus

English

Etymology

From New Latin rhēsus, arbitrary formation from Latin Rhēsus, from Ancient Greek Ῥῆσος (Rhêsos), mythical Thracian king.

Pronunciation

IPA^(key): /ˈɹiːsəs/
Rhymes: -iːsəs

Noun

rhesus (plural rhesuses)

A macaque monkey native to southern and southeastern Asia; Macaca mulatta.
(medicine) Alternative form of Rhesus.

Synonyms

Translations

Macaca mulatta — see rhesus macaque

Anagrams

Husers, Husser, Suresh, Ushers, rushes, ushers

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