Definitions for Regulus

Regulus reg·u·lus

Spelling: [reg-yuh-luh s]
IPA: /ˈrɛg yə ləs/

Regulus is a 7 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 8 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 12 points.

You can make 114 anagrams from letters in Regulus (eglrsuu).

Definitions for Regulus

noun

  1. (initial capital letter) Astronomy. a first magnitude star in the constellation Leo.
  2. Metallurgy. the metallic mass that forms beneath the slag at the bottom of the crucible or furnace in smelting ores. an impure intermediate product obtained in smelting ores.
  3. Marcus Atilius [uh-til-ee-uh s] /əˈtɪl i əs/ (Show IPA), died 250? b.c, Roman general.

Origin of Regulus

1550-60; Latin rēgulus literally, little king (diminutive of rēx); in early chemistry, antimony, so called because it readily combines with gold (the king of metals); see

Examples for Regulus

Our intention, it must be confessed, however, was to seize the regulus in the confusion.

Latitude of camp 26 degrees 42 minutes 43 seconds by regulus.

Who would dream of any one sporting with such a man as Mr. regulus?

"Then you did not come on purpose for me, Mr. regulus," said Madge, with a saucy smile.

The same decision was made, as to the whole eight of us, that had come on in the regulus.

"I think I can intercede with Mr. regulus to release you," said Mrs. Linwood.

He was saved and carried on board the 'regulus' by the intrepidity of young Dill.

During this sportive encounter, Mr. regulus came up to greet me.

"It must not be thought of at present," she answered, speaking to Mr. regulus.

Mr. regulus thought with Dr. Harlowe, that it was a pity I was not at school.

Word Value for Regulus
Scrable

8

Words with friends

12

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