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riparian

 
Dictionary: ri·par·i·an   (rĭ-pâr'ē-ən) pronunciation
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adj.
Of, on, or relating to the banks of a natural course of water.

[From Latin rīpārius, from rīpa, bank.]


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Relating to a river bank. Owners of land crossed or bounded by a river have riparian rights to use the river for domestic purposes, for the watering of livestock, for generating power, and for recreational purposes.

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relating to or living or located on the bank of a stream or river
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The adjective has one meaning:

Meaning #1: of or relating to or located on the banks of a river or stream
  Pertains to noun: riverbank (meaning #1)

 
 

 

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