Roux

See also: roux

English

Etymology

Rubik's cube thingy's named after French speedcuber Gilles Roux (WCA ID: 2004ROUX01).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ɹuː/

Proper noun

Roux

  1. A speedsolving method in which the user solves a Rubik's cube block-by-block rather than layer-by-layer.
  2. A surname

Derived terms

French

Etymology

From roux (red, russet), in this context referring to red hair.

Proper noun

Roux m or f by sense

  1. a characteristical surname