ras
ras · rases
An Ethiopian king or princeAn Ethiopian king or prince.
US/ɹˈæs/
Meaning
2 sensesAn Ethiopian king or prince.
A headland; a cape.
More definitions
- the network in the reticular formation that serves an alerting or arousal function
Origin
From Amharic ራስ (ras). More at Etymology 2. From Arabic رأس (raʔs, “head(land)”). DoubletFrom Amharic ራስ (ras). More at Etymology 2.
From Arabic رأس (raʔs, “head(land)”). Doublet of ras (Etymology 1) above, as well as of resh; further related to reis.
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Forms
plural: rasesSynonyms
1 synonymsClose in meaning
- the network in the reticular formation that serves an alerting or arousal function:reticular activating system
Word family
1 related wordsRelatedras malai