early 15c., from Latin rebellis (see rebel (adj.)) + -ous. Related: Rebelliously; rebelliousness.
a rebellious crew
temperamentally rebellious
rebbe
rebec
Rebecca
rebel
rebellion
rebellious
rebirth
reboot
rebop
reborn
reborrow
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