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-rama noun suffix meaning spectacular display or instance of, 1824, abstracted from panorama, ultimately from Gk. horama sight. R In a circle, meaning registered (trademark), first incorporated in U.S. statues 1946. Three Rs (1825) said to have been given as a toast by Sir W. Curtis (1752-1829). RR rest and relaxation, first recorded 1953, Amer.Eng.; RB rhythm and blues (type of popular music) first attested 1949, Amer.Eng. R.A.F. acronym for Royal Air Force, founded 1918 by consolidation of Royal Flying Corps and Royal Naval Air Service. R.E.M. 1957, acronym for rapid eye movement. R.