r로 시작하는 명사 영영풀이

[r로 시작하는 명사 영영풀이]

 

rabbit

noun : a small mammal with long ears that hops and eats plants

race

noun : a contest of speed

radio

noun : a device that sends or picks up sounds

rag

noun : a small piece of cloth used to clean things

rain

noun : liquid water that falls from clouds to Earth

rainbow

noun : a curve of colors in the sky formed by sunlight shining onto falling rain

raincoat

noun : a coat made from fabric that is waterproof or water resistant

raisin

noun : a dried grape

rake

noun : a garden tool with a handle and a set of tines or teeth used for gathering loose materials, such as leaves

rat

noun : a mammal that looks like a big mouse

recess

noun : a break from school or work during the day or year

rectangle

noun : a flat shape with four sides, four right angles, and two sets of parallel lines

red

noun : the color of blood

rent

noun : money paid to use a house, an apartment, an office, or equipment

ribbon

noun : a long, thin strip of material

rice

noun : a small grain from an Asian plant that is often used as food

ride

noun : a trip in a moving vehicle

right

noun : to or on the right side

ring

noun : a piece of jewelry for a finger; a thing in the shape of a circle

ring

noun : a band, mark, or line around something

river

noun : a large stream of flowing water

road

noun : a path for vehicles and people to travel on

robot

noun : a machine that does things on its own

rock

noun : a very hard material in nature that is made of minerals

rocket

noun : a machine used for space travel

roof

noun : the top, outside covering of a building or vehicle

room

noun : a space inside a building that has walls around it

root

noun : the part of a plant that grows under the ground, holding it in place and taking in water and nutrients from the soil

rope

noun : a piece of strong cord used to tie things

rose

noun : a flower that smells sweet, grows on a bush, and has thorns on its stems

row

noun : a line of things

rug

noun : a piece of thick, heavy fabric used to cover part of a floor

rule

noun : something that tells what is or is not allowed

ruler

noun : a straight stick used to measure length in inches or centimeters

 

rabbi

noun : a teacher and spiritual leader in the Jewish religion

rabies

noun : a deadly disease caused by a virus that is usually passed on through the bite of an infected animal

raccoon

noun : a mammal that has a dark mask and a ringed tail

race

noun : a group of humans as defined by their skin color and other physical features

racism

noun : the belief that one race is better than another; unequal treatment based on such a belief

racket

noun : a piece of sports equipment that has a handle and an oval frame with tight strings stretched across it

racket

noun : a loud noise or combination of noises, often confusing and unpleasant to listen to

radar

noun : a system that sends out radio waves and picks them up again after they strike an object and bounce back

radiation

noun : the process of giving off energy in the form of waves, such as light or heat

radish

noun : a small, edible root vegetable that is red on the outside and white on the inside

radius

noun : a straight line from a circle's center to the edge of the circle

raft

noun : a flat structure built to float on water

rafters

noun : wooden or metal beams that support a roof

rage

noun : violent, uncontrolled anger

ragweed

noun : a common weed that produces pollen that can cause allergic reactions in some people

raid

noun : a surprise attack or invasion with a specific purpose

rail

noun : a horizontal bar supported by posts that serves as a barrier

railroad

noun : a set of metal tracks on which a train travels; a company that operates a network of trains

railway

noun : a railroad system that operates over short distances using light equipment

rain boots

noun : waterproof coverings for the feet and lower legs

rain hat

noun : a piece of clothing worn when it rains to keep the head dry

raindrops

noun : individual round or pear-shaped portions of liquid precipitation

rainfall

noun : the amount of rain that falls in a period of time

rainforest

noun : a dense forest, usually in a tropical area, that receives a lot of rain and contains diverse animal and plant life

raise

noun : an increase in pay

raised weave

noun : a weaving technique that combines the weaving of warp and weft threads with knotting

Ramadan

noun : a month-long holiday that practicing Muslims observe

ramp

noun : a sloped path used to move things between a lower level and a higher level

ranch

noun : a large area of land usually used for raising livestock such as horses, cattle, or sheep

rancher

noun : a person who raises cattle or other animals on a large farm

rand

noun : the unit of currency in South Africa

range

noun : the entire series of notes that a voice or instrument can make

range

noun : a large, open area where animals roam and graze for food

range

noun : the difference between the greatest number and the least number in a set of data

range

noun : a row of mountains that are connected

ranger

noun : a person who watches over and protects a forest or wooded area

rank

noun : the position of someone or something within a group

ransom

noun : a payment demanded or paid in exchange for the release of someone or something from captivity

rap

noun : a form of music spoken in a rhythmic matter, usually with accompaniment of percussion sounds

rapids

noun : quick-moving water

raptor

noun : a bird of prey

rascal

noun : a mischievous person or animal; a dishonest person

raspberry

noun : a small, soft fruit made up of a cluster of fleshy, reddish-pink parts

rate

noun : a quantity or amount measured by comparing it to a unit of something else

ratio

noun : a comparison or relationship between two numbers or quantities

rationing

noun : the controlled portioning and distribution of goods and services during periods of short supply

rations

noun : the daily allowance of something allowed during a time of shortage, such as during a war

rattlesnake

noun : a venomous snake that has a rattle on its tail that it shakes to warn other animals

raven

noun : a large black bird in the crow family

ravine

noun : a deep, narrow valley usually formed by flowing water

ray

noun : a straight line that starts at a point and continues on without end

ray

noun : a wide, flat, usually diamond-shaped fish with winglike side fins and a long, thin tail

rayon

noun : a type of fabric made from wood that is treated with chemicals

razor

noun : a very sharp blade that is used to remove unwanted hair

re-entry

noun : the act of returning to Earth’s atmosphere from space

reaction

noun : a response to the physical effects of something such as heat, cold, or pollution; a change that occurs when substances are combined

reaction

noun : an equal, opposite response to a force being applied

reading

noun : looking at and understanding written words

reality

noun : the actual state of things in the world

realization

noun : the act of understanding something clearly

realm

noun : an area over which a person, such as a monarch, rules or has power

rear

noun : the back or hind part of something, especially a vehicle or building

reason

noun : a cause of or for something

rebel

noun : a person who speaks or acts out against authority

rebellion

noun : a fight against authority or power

receipt

noun : a piece of paper that shows something of value has been received and/or paid for

reception

noun : a social gathering where guests are formally welcomed

receptionist

noun : an office worker who greets people and answers the telephone

recipe

noun : a set of instructions, or steps, for making a specific kind of food

recital

noun : a public performance of an art form, such as music or dance, often given by students

recognition

noun : thanks and honor given to someone for service or an achievement

reconciliation

noun : the process of two or more people or groups settling a disagreement and becoming friendly again

Reconstruction

noun : the period from 1865-1877, after the Civil War, when the federal government controlled the former Confederate states

record

noun : a vinyl disk on which music is recorded

record

noun : a measurement of an event or achievement that has never been exceeded

recorder

noun : a machine that records sounds or images

recovery

noun : the return to a normal state after a setback or loss

recreation

noun : an activity done for fun, not for work

recycling

noun : the collecting of certain types of waste to be used over again

redd

noun : a hollow in the bottom of a riverbed that a female salmon or trout digs for the purpose of depositing her eggs

redwood

noun : a giant evergreen tree that is the tallest known type of tree

reed

noun : a tall plant in the grass family that has slender leaves and grows in water or wetlands

reef

noun : a ridge of coral, rock, or sand that lies very near the surface of the ocean

referee

noun : a judge of a game or match who makes sure the rules are followed

reference

noun : a book or other source that provides information, such as a dictionary or atlas

reference book

noun : a book used to look up specific information

referendum

noun : a direct vote on a public policy issue

refinery

noun : a factory that purifies raw material

reflection

noun : the return of energy as it bounces off something

reflection

noun : an image made by light bouncing off a surface, such as a mirror

reflex

noun : a purely automatic response

reform school

noun : an institution for young people designed to change unacceptable behavior

reformer

noun : a person or movement that tries to correct or improve abuses

refraction

noun : the bending of a wave when it passes through certain kinds of matter

refrain

noun : a phrase that is repeated regularly in a song

refrigerator

noun : a kitchen appliance that keeps food and beverages cold

refuge

noun : a place of safety, comfort, or protection

refugee

noun : a person who flees war, famine, persecution, or natural disaster, often with no definite place to go

refund

noun : a repayment of money

refuse

noun : something that is thrown away

regiment

noun : a military unit that consists of two or more large groups of soldiers

region

noun : a specific place, location, or area

registration

noun : the act of entering information for an official record

regret

noun : a feeling of sadness or guilt about a past action

rehabber

noun : a person who works with sick or injured wildlife to bring them back to good health

rehabilitation

noun : the process of restoring to health or normal activity

rehabilitator

noun : someone trained to help a person or other animal heal and recover after an illness, injury, or other difficulty

rehearsal

noun : the act of practicing for a play, concert, or other performance

reign

noun : the period of time during which a single ruler is in power

reindeer

noun : a type of deer that lives in cold regions of Europe, Asia, and North America

reinforcements

noun : extra military troops or supplies

reins

noun : a pair of long, thin straps used to control the direction and speed of a horse

rejection

noun : a lack of acceptance for not meeting someone's standards

relationship

noun : the way in which two or more living things or groups interact or deal with each other

relative

noun : a living thing that is related by blood

relay race

noun : a running or swimming contest in which team members take turns

relief

noun : a shallow carving or design on a flat surface

relief

noun : the state of being free from worry or suffering

relief well

noun : an oil well drilled near an out-of-control well to try to get it under control

religion

noun : a system of beliefs and practices in service or worship of God or gods

relish

noun : chopped sweet pickles eaten as a condiment

reluctance

noun : unwillingness; hesitation

remainder

noun : an amount left over when numbers do not divide evenly

remains

noun : the material that is left after an organism dies or after something is finished

remembrance

noun : a memory, or an object that helps bring the memory to mind

remnant

noun : a small part of something that is left over after the rest is gone

remote control

noun : a handheld device that can be used to control something from a distance, such as a TV or a toy

Renaissance

noun : the sudden explosion of science, culture, and art that swept through Europe in the fourteenth and fifteenth centuries

repetition

noun : the act of doing or performing something over again

replica

noun : a copy or reproduction of something

report

noun : a written or spoken account that may include factual information or opinions about a topic

reporter

noun : a person who writes or tells news stories

representation

noun : having a voice, often in government

representative

noun : a person chosen to speak, vote, or otherwise act on behalf of an individual or group

reprieve

noun : a short period of relief

reptile

noun : a cold-blooded animal with a backbone that is covered with scales or horny plates

republic

noun : a nation led by a president and governed by elected representatives

Republican Party

noun : a political group that generally believes in smaller government, fewer economic controls, and traditional social structures

reputation

noun : the general way that a person or thing is thought of by others

request

noun : the act of asking for something; something that is asked for

requirement

noun : a necessary item or quality

research

noun : a detailed study of a subject, especially to discover new information or to find facts

researcher

noun : a person who carefully studies a topic to find facts and discover truths

resemblance

noun : the state of looking or being alike or similar

resentment

noun : anger caused by a feeling of having been wronged by a person or group

reservation

noun : a booking in advance for a room or seat

reservation

noun : land set aside by the United States government for Native Americans

reserve

noun : money that a bank sets aside to ensure that it can pay back all of its depositors

reserve

noun : a place where wild plants and animals are protected

reserve

noun : land set aside in Canada for First Nations, or Native American people

reservoir

noun : a large tank or lake used for collecting and storing water for human consumption or agricultural use

residence

noun : the place where a person lives

resident

noun : a person or other animal that lives in a place

resin

noun : a fragrant, sticky substance made from tree sap

resistance

noun : force that slows motion

resistance

noun : the ability to fight against something

resolution

noun : a measure of detail in a digital image, as measured in dots per inch

resolution

noun : a promise to oneself to do something

resolution

noun : a formal statement of the feelings, wishes, or decisions of a group, agreed to by a vote

resolution

noun : the act of resolving something

resolve

noun : the commitment or drive to work toward a difficult goal; determination

resort

noun : a course of action or strategy that may be used in a difficult situation

resource

noun : a supply of something valuable or very useful

respect

noun : a feeling of admiration; an understanding that someone or something should be treated with honor or in a careful manner

respiration

noun : the act of breathing, or taking in air and letting it out

respiration

noun : the process by which cells produce energy from stored sugars

respiratory tract

noun : the passages in the nose, mouth, throat, and lungs through which air travels during breathing

response

noun : the act of replying in a conversation

responsibility

noun : something a person is supposed or expected to take care of

rest

noun : a pause between musical notes that is written into the music

rest

noun : a pause during which no force is moving an object

restaurant

noun : a place where people can buy and eat a meal

restoration

noun : the act of returning something to its original condition

restraint

noun : a device, rule, or condition that keeps something under control

result

noun : an outcome or effect

retina

noun : a layer of light-sensitive cells at the back of the eye

Reuben

noun : a grilled sandwich usually on rye bread containing corned beef, sauerkraut, and cheese

reunion

noun : a meeting with people who have been separated, most often family members

revenge

noun : the act of punishing someone to get back at the person for a hurt or injury

reverse

noun : the back of a coin or other object

review

noun : an article that evaluates a new book, play, movie, concert, or restaurant

revision

noun : the act or result of changing, usually a piece of writing, to improve it

revolution

noun : an overthrow of previous ideas or ways of doing things

revolution

noun : the removal of a government from power by force and its replacement with another

revolution

noun : a single journey along an orbital path

revolver

noun : a pistol with chambers that turn, allowing for several bullets to be fired before reloading

revulsion

noun : disgust and loathing

reward

noun : money offered in exchange for information or the return of lost property; something given to recognize service or an achievement

rhinoceros

noun : a large, heavy hoofed mammal with thick, folded skin and one or two horns on its nose

Rhode Island

noun : a U.S. state in the Northeast and the smallest of the 50 states (capital: Providence)

rhyme

noun : a short poem made up of words that end with the same sound at the end of each line

rhythm

noun : a regular beat, or sound pattern, in music, poetry, or dance

ribbon

noun : a long, thin strip of decorated material given as a reward

ribs

noun : a group of long, curved bones that support and protect the chest

Richard Nixon

noun : thirty-seventh U.S. president (1913-1994)

Richmond

noun : the capital of Virginia, located in the eastern part of the state

riddle

noun : a puzzle or question to be solved

rider

noun : one who rides something; one who travels as a passenger on or in something

ridge

noun : a long, narrow hilltop, usually bordered by steep slopes

ridges

noun : raised lines on the surface of a thing

rifle

noun : a long-barreled gun that is fired while resting the back end against the front of a shoulder

rifle

noun : a long-barreled gun that is pressed against the shoulder when fired

right

noun : a freedom or power that a person can justly claim

rim

noun : the edge of something circular

rind

noun : the natural outer covering of some foods

ring

noun : a band of dust and ice that circles a planet

ring finger

noun : the third finger on the hand, next to the little finger

ringleader

noun : a leader of a group that causes trouble or opposes authority

rings

noun : gymnastics equipment consisting of a pair of strong hoops attached to a support frame

rink

noun : a smooth area of ice used for skating, hockey, or curling; a smooth floor used for roller skating

Rio Grande River

noun : a river flowing from the Rocky Mountains in Colorado to the Gulf of Mexico that forms much of the boundary between the United States and Mexico

ripple

noun : a small wave or series of waves on the surface of a liquid

risk

noun : a situation that could be dangerous or cause harm; likelihood

Ritchie Valens

noun : singer (1941-1959)

rite

noun : a ceremony or ritual to honor a religious or other solemn occasion

ritual

noun : a ceremony with standard steps or actions; a repeated series of acts with a specific purpose

rival

noun : a competitor for superiority or a prize

river basin

noun : an area of land from which water drains into a river or its tributaries

riverbank

noun : the ground on both sides of a river

riverbed

noun : the bottom of a river; the channel in which a river flows or once flowed

rivet

noun : a bit of metal that holds something together

road worker

noun : a person whose job is to help fix roads

roadrunner

noun : a slender bird that runs quickly and is found in the Southwest, Mexico, and Central America

roar

noun : a sudden loud, deep sound

robber

noun : a person who commits the crime of robbery, or stealing from another person by force or the threat of force

robe

noun : a long, loose or flowing garment worn over other clothing

Robert E. Lee

noun : military leader and Civil War figure (1807-1870)

robin

noun : a songbird that is red in front

robot

noun : a mechanical device programmed to perform tasks for humans

rock and roll

noun : a form of popular music with a strong rhythm

rockabilly

noun : a style of music that combines elements of rock 'n' roll with elements of country and western music

rod

noun : a thin, straight, smooth pole or bar, especially one made of wood or metal

rodent

noun : a small mammal, such as a mouse or rat, that has large front teeth for gnawing

rodeo

noun : an exhibition or competition in which people display skills related to handling cattle and horses

role

noun : the part played by an actor in a performance; the part played by a person or thing in a larger effort

Roman

noun : a person from the ancient empire or modern city of Rome

Roman numeral

noun : a letter of the ancient Roman alphabet that is used as a number

Rome

noun : one of the most important ancient cities and the center of the Roman Empire; the modern-day capital of Italy

romp

noun : a period of rough play

Ronald Reagan

noun : fortieth U.S. president (1911-2004)

rook

noun : a chess piece that looks like a castle tower and moves only in straight lines

rookery

noun : a nesting or breeding place for some birds and mammals

rookie

noun : a person who is new to a job or activity and has little or no experience

rookie

noun : a person who is playing his or her first year in a sports league

roost

noun : a place where birds sleep or rest

rooster

noun : a male chicken

root

noun : the meaningful part of a word that is left after all affixes are removed

Rosa Parks

noun : an African American woman who was arrested for disobeying segregation laws (1913-2005)

rose

noun : a sweet-smelling flower that grows on a bush or vine and usually has thorns on its stems

roster

noun : a list of names or jobs

rotation

noun : a single turn of something around an axis or a fixed point; spinning

rouge

noun : a red powder or other makeup used to add color to the cheeks or lips

round

noun : a song sung by two or more people, in which each person or group begins at a different time

round

noun : a stage in a competition or game

roundhouse

noun : a building where railroad locomotives are repaired or stored

roundup

noun : the gathering together of animals, such as cattle, for a special purpose

route

noun : a way or direction from one place to another; a series of places that a delivery person visits regularly

routine

noun : a set of actions performed regularly

routine

noun : a series of actions, jokes, or other parts of a performance created for an audience

rover

noun : a vehicle used to explore the surface of an object in space, such as a planet or moon

rowing

noun : a competitive sport in which people race narrow boats over water using oars

rubber

noun : a strong, elastic material made either from the sap of a tropical plant or artificially

rubber band

noun : elastic rubber loops that are used to hold things together

rubbish

noun : unwanted material; trash

rubble

noun : rough pieces of stone, concrete, brick, or other material from a building that has been destroyed

ruby

noun : a precious gem that is usually red in color

ruckus

noun : a disturbance; noisy activity

rudder

noun : a device near the back of a boat, ship, or airplane that controls steering

ruff

noun : a ring of fur or feathers around the neck of a mammal or bird

ruffian

noun : a violent, lawless person

ruffle

noun : a strip of fabric gathered along one edge in pleats or frills

ruin

noun : the remains of an old or destroyed building or other structure

ruler

noun : a person who rules a country

rumor

noun : a story passed from person to person that has not been proved true

rumpus

noun : a noisy disturbance

run-on sentence

noun : at least two sentences or independent clauses incorrectly put together as one

runaway

noun : a person who has run away, such as from a family or an institution

rung

noun : one of the steps on a ladder

runoff

noun : excess water, not absorbed by soil, that flows downhill

runt

noun : a smaller-than-average animal, especially one that is part of a litter

runway

noun : a flat, smooth strip of ground where an airplane can take off and land

rupee

noun : the unit of currency in India and several other Asian countries

Russia

noun : the largest country in the world, located in both Europe and Asia

rust

noun : a reddish-brown flaky coating that forms on iron or steel as a result of exposure to oxygen and moisture

rustle

noun : the soft, muffled sound of things rubbing together

rustler

noun : a thief, especially one who steals animals

Rutherford B. Hayes

noun : nineteenth U.S. president (1822-1893)

rye

noun : a hearty bread made with flour from rye grain

rye

noun : a cereal grain closely related to wheat

 

racial segregation

noun : the separation of groups of people from one another based on race

radiant energy

noun : energy traveling in electromagnetic waves, such as infrared, visible light, or radio waves

radiation

noun : a powerful and dangerous type of energy released by nuclear reactions

radio and television signals

noun : electromagnetic signals that transmit pictures and sounds

radio telescope

noun : a telescope that collects radio waves from space

radio waves

noun : electromagnetic waves of certain long wavelengths that can carry information used in radio broadcasts and radio-controlled toys

radiocarbon

noun : a form of carbon that is radioactive and can be used to determine the age of some old materials

radium

noun : a radioactive chemical element that is silvery-white and often used to treat cancer

radius

noun : the shorter and thicker of the two bones in the human forearm

rain shadow

noun : an area that has a dry climate because it is on the leeward side of a mountain range

RAM

noun : a kind of computer memory; an abbreviation for random-access memory

ram

noun : a heavy beak at the prow of a ship designed to pierce enemy ships

ratification

noun : legal approval

ration book

noun : a book of stamps given by the government that limits the amount of food a person can buy

raw material

noun : a basic substance from which something else is created or made

RDA

noun : Recommended Dietary (or Daily) Allowance, or the amount of nutrients you should eat every day to be healthy

realistic fiction

noun : a story about imaginary events that could happen in real life

rear projection

noun : a special effect that adds a background scene behind an actor in a studio

reasonable doubt

noun : a sensible uncertainty as to the guilt of a defendant in a criminal trial

receiver

noun : an electronic device that detects electromagnetic signals and converts them into sound, pictures, or another form

receptors

noun : cells or nerve endings that respond to light, heat, or other external stimulus

recession

noun : a slowdown in a country's economic production lasting six months or longer

Red Sea

noun : a narrow arm of the Indian Ocean that separates Africa from the Arabian Peninsula

red tide

noun : a toxic algal bloom in an ocean that can be fatal to aquatic plants and animals

redcoat

noun : a British soldier, especially one who served during the American Revolution

reflected light

noun : light that is picked up on a mirror and bounced to another place

reforestation

noun : the replanting of trees in an area where trees have been cut down

Reformation

noun : the series of attempted reforms of the Catholic Church in Europe during the sixteenth century that led to the formation of the Protestant Christian churches

regalia

noun : items that are signs of royalty; also, one's best clothes

relief map

noun : a map that uses color or shading to show elevation

religious oppression

noun : the unjust treatment of a particular religious group

religious service

noun : a public ceremony of a particular religion

renegade

noun : a person who rejects or opposes the laws of a group, organization, or country

renewable energy

noun : a source of energy that is not depleted by use

renewable resource

noun : a supply of something that can be replaced or that is not depleted by use

repertoire

noun : the collection of songs, roles, plays, or operas that a group knows and can perform

reproduction

noun : the process of producing offspring

reproductive system

noun : the body system with organs, tissues, and cells that help to create offspring

requiem

noun : a piece of classical music written for a funeral

resilience

noun : toughness; the ability to recover

respiratory system

noun : the body system that controls breathing by inhaling oxygen and exhaling carbon dioxide

respite

noun : a short rest from something unpleasant or difficult

retaliation

noun : an act of paying back or getting revenge for harm or injury

revenue

noun : money received from the sale of an investment, goods, or services

reverence

noun : deep respect or high esteem for someone or something

Revolutionary War

noun : the war between Britain and the thirteen colonies that led to the formation and independence of the United States (1775-1783)

rhetoric

noun : persuasive speech

Rhine River

noun : a river that flows through Europe from the Alps to the North Sea

rhombus

noun : a parallelogram that has four equal sides and angles that are usually acute and obtuse

ribosome

noun : a cluster of proteins and RNA in the cytoplasm of living cells that aid in manufacturing proteins

ribs

noun : the woody skeleton in a cactus that holds it up

Richter scale

noun : a scale ranging from 1 to 10 that measures the strength of an earthquake (1 is the weakest, and 10 is the strongest)

rigger

noun : a professional certified skydiver who also packs parachutes

rigging

noun : a network of ropes that holds up and controls the mast and sails

right angle

noun : an angle formed by two lines that are perpendicular to each other and measures 90°

right triangle

noun : a triangle that contains one right angle

rille

noun : a long, narrow crack on the Moon's surface

Ring of Fire

noun : a region bordering the Pacific Ocean that has active volcanoes and frequent earthquakes

ripcord

noun : the cord that releases a parachute and allows it to open

rising action

noun : the events in a story that lead to the climax

risk factor

noun : something that increases the likelihood of something developing or happening

rite of passage

noun : a ceremony marking the change from one life stage to another

River Thames

noun : a river that connects London, England, to the sea

rock cycle

noun : the series of changes that rock undergoes as it cycles between different forms

Rockies

noun : a nickname for the Rocky Mountains

roe

noun : the eggs or the egg-heavy ovary of a female fish

Roman Forum

noun : the center of business and law in ancient Rome

Roman nose

noun : a long, large nose that has a bend in the middle, common on ancient Roman statues

rotunda

noun : a round room or building often covered by a dome

Rube Goldberg machine

noun : a machine named for the creator of a comic-strip character who invented very complex machines to do simple tasks

ruminant

noun : an even-toed hoofed mammal that has a multi-chambered stomach and chews its cud