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Reem vs Rem - What's the difference?

reem | rem |

As nouns the difference between reem and rem

is that reem is a large horned animal in ancient Hebrew literature, variously identified with the wild ox or aurochs (Bos primigenius), the Arabian oryx, or a mythical creature (compare {{term|unicorn}}) while REM is rapid eye movement.

As a verb reem

is to open (the seams of a vessel's planking) for the purpose of calking them.

reem

English

Etymology 1

From (etyl) .

Noun

  • A large horned animal in ancient Hebrew literature, variously identified with the wild ox or aurochs (Bos primigenius ), the Arabian oryx, or a mythical creature (compare (unicorn)).

    • Etymology 2

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    Verb

    (en verb)
  • (nautical) To open (the seams of a vessel's planking) for the purpose of calking them.

    • rem

    English

    (rapid eye movement)

    Alternative forms

    * * (rare) rem

    Etymology 1

    From the initial letters of rapid eye movement.

    Noun

    (-)
  • rapid eye movement
    • Derived terms
    * REM sleep

    Etymology 2

    Shortened from remaining.

    Noun

    (-)
  • remaining time: In music, the time remaining in a track.

    • Etymology 3

    Shortened from remark.

    Noun

    (-)
  • (computing) A programming language statement used for documentation (in BASIC for example); also used in DOS batch files.

    • Etymology 4

    Shortened from rare earth metal.

    Noun

    (-)
  • (chemistry) rare earth metal(s).

    • Anagrams

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