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rebises

rebises is the plural of rebis.

Meaning of rebis

Noun

rebis (plural rebises)

  1. The end product of the alchemical magnum opus, a reunion of opposing qualities such as spirit and matter or male and female, represented by an androgynous being.
    • While the rebis is the final form of alchemical variability, the larger process of alchemy looked to mercury as both the agent and patient of transformative possibilities.2023, Micah James Goodrich, “Trans Animacies and Premodern Alchemies”, in Medieval Mobilities: Gendered Bodies, Spaces, and Movements, page 214
  2. An androgyne or hermaphrodite.
    • Within three days Judah discovers that the rebis who won him is on his trail.2004, China Miéville, Iron Council

Questions about rebises

What is rebises the plural of?
Rebises is the plural of rebis.

Words near rebises in the dictionary

  1. rebirthers
  2. rebirthing
  3. rebirthings
  4. rebirths
  5. rebis
  6. rebises
  7. rebit
  8. rebite
  9. rebites
  10. rebiting
  11. rebitings

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