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regius

regius

9.9
Appears in scientific names to mean royal
  • adjective
  • /ˈrɛdʒiəs/
  • Specialized
translation icon : regio
  • The python species known as regius is often called the royal python.

Examples

  • The Latin word regius is commonly used in scientific names to honor royalty.

  • Several plants have the specific epithet regius to indicate their majestic appearance.

  • The regius title was granted by the king.

  • This plant species has a regius classification.

  • The python species known as regius is often called the royal python.

  • Several plants have the specific epithet regius to indicate their majestic appearance.

  • The Latin word regius is commonly used in scientific names to honor royalty.

Synonyms

regnal
vsregius
  • Formal
9.8

About the years a king or queen rules the country

is used in scientific Latin names to mean royal

Compounds

Regius professor
  • UK
9.9

A professor at a British university appointed by the king or queen

Surface Forms

regius positive

Etymology

Regius comes from the Latin word rex 'king' and the root reg- which means 'rule' or 'king'. It is used in scientific names to show something is 'royal' or grand, which is why the royal python is called regius.