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.
2. (medicine) Alternative form of Rhesus.

Synonyms

• rhesus macaque
• rhesus monkey
• bhunder

Translations

Macaca mulatta — see rhesus macaque

Anagrams

• Husers, Husser, Suresh, Ushers, rushes, ushers