"Reus" meaning in Catalan

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Proper name

IPA: [ˈrɛws] [Balearic, Central]
Etymology: Possibly from reu (“defendant in a trial”), but more likely of Paleo-Hispanic/Celtic origin. The city is mentioned as Reddis and Resis in medieval documents. Etymology templates: {{der|ca|qsb-ibe|-}} Paleo-Hispanic, {{der|ca|cel|-}} Celtic Head templates: {{ca-proper noun|m}} Reus m
  1. Reus (a city in Tarragona province, Catalonia, Spain) Tags: masculine Categories (place): Cities in Catalonia, Spain, Cities in Spain, Places in Catalonia, Spain, Places in Spain Derived forms: reusenc
    Sense id: en-Reus-ca-name-~LGifVGv Categories (other): Catalan entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 4 entries, Pages with entries
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