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)

1. A macaque monkey native to southern and southeastern Asia; Macaca mulatta.

Synonyms

• rhesus macaque
• bhunder

Derived terms

• Rhesus factor

Translations

Macaca mulatta — see rhesus macaque

Anagrams

• Husers, Suresh, Ushers, rushes, ushers