1. [n]  the syllable naming the second (supertonic) note of any major scale in solmization
2. [n]  ancient hawk-headed Egyptian sun god; a universal creator
3. [n]  a rare heavy polyvalent metallic element that resembles manganese chemically and is used in some alloys; is obtained as a by-product in refining molybdenum

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1. \Re-\ [L. re-, older form (retained before vowels) red-: cf.
   F. re-, r['e]-.]
   A prefix signifying back, against, again, anew; as, recline,
   to lean back; recall, to call back; recede; remove; reclaim,
   to call out against; repugn, to fight against; recognition, a
   knowing again; rejoin, to join again; reiterate, reassure.
   Combinations containing the prefix re- are readily formed,
   and are for the most part of obvious signification.
   

2. \Re\ (r[=a]). [It.] (Mus.)
   A syllable applied in solmization to the second tone of the
   diatonic scale of C; in the American system, to the second
   tone of any diatonic scale.
   

1. regular expression

2. 1. The country code for Reunion.

   2. /re-/ (From "rehi") Hello again. A greeting originating in, and most often heard on, Internet interactive conversation services.

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