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Definitions from WordNet

Noun rous has 1 sense
  1. Rous, Peyton Rous, Francis Peyton Rous - United States pathologist who discovered viruses that cause tumors (1879-1970)
    --1 is a kind of diagnostician, pathologist

Definitions from the Web

Rous

Definition:

Rous is a noun that refers to a large, flightless bird native to the forests of Asia.

Senses:

Sense 1:

As a noun, rous can also describe a person who is considered an influential or charismatic leader.

Example sentence: The political rally was attended by thousands of supporters, all eagerly waiting to catch a glimpse of their beloved rous.

Sense 2:

Rous can be used as a verb to mean to incite enthusiasm, excitement, or motivation.

Example sentence: The passionate speech roused the crowd, filling them with a newfound sense of determination.

Sense 3:

As an adjective, rous can describe something that is popular or widely liked.

Example sentence: The movie was a rous success, attracting audiences from all age groups.

Sense 4:

Rous is also a verb meaning to wake up from sleep or come out of a state of rest.

Example sentence: The loud noise in the middle of the night roused the entire household from their slumber.

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