Re

/reɪ/

Definitions of Re

1. noun

   ancient Egyptian sun god with the head of a hawk; a universal creator; he merged with the god Amen as Amen-Ra to become the king of the gods
   synonyms: Ra

   example of:

   Egyptian deity

   a deity worshipped by the ancient Egyptians
2. noun

   a rare heavy polyvalent metallic element that resembles manganese chemically and is used in some alloys; is obtained as a by-product in refining molybdenum
   synonyms: atomic number 75, rhenium

   type of:

   metal, metallic element

   any of several chemical elements that are usually shiny solids that conduct heat or electricity and can be formed into sheets etc.