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rebus

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re·bus  (rbs)
n. pl. re·bus·es
A representation of words in the form of pictures or symbols, often presented as a puzzle.
[From Latin rbus, ablative pl. of rs, thing; see r- in Indo-European roots.]
rebus [ˈriːbəs]
n pl -buses
1. (Group Games / Games, other than specified) a puzzle consisting of pictures representing syllables and words; in such a puzzle the word hear might be represented by H followed by a picture of an ear
2. (History / Heraldry) a heraldic emblem or device that is a pictorial representation of or pun on the name of the bearer
[from French rébus, from the Latin rēbus by things, from res]
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.rebusrebus - a puzzle where you decode a message consisting of pictures representing syllables and words
problem - a question raised for consideration or solution; "our homework consisted of ten problems to solve"
Translations
rebus [ˈriːbəs] N (rebuses (pl)) → jeroglífico m
rebus
n → Bilderrätsel nt, → Rebus m or nt


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An old woman sawing a basket handle*; 'tis a rebus, and I like that.
Notre-Dame de Paris by Hugo, Victor View in context
It was like a dramatic rebus with which old Europe and new America alike became fascinated.
The Mystery of the Yellow Room by Leroux, Gaston View in context
I do not choose, however, to commit myself on a theme of such importance, and must refer the reader desirous of information to the "Oratiunculae de Rebus Praeter-Veteris," of Dundergutz.
The Devil in the Belfry by Poe, Edgar Allan View in context
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