Definitions for riparian

riparian ri·par·i·an

Spelling: [ri-pair-ee-uh n, rahy-]
IPA: /rɪˈpɛər i ən, raɪ-/

Riparian is a 8 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 10 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 12 points.

You can make 101 anagrams from letters in riparian (aaiinprr).

Definitions for riparian

noun

  1. Law. a person who owns land on the bank of a natural watercourse or body of water.

adjective

  1. of, relating to, or situated or dwelling on the bank of a river or other body of water:

Origin of riparian

1840-50; Latin rīpāri(us) that frequents riverbanks (rīp(a) bank of a river1 + -ārius -ary) + -an

Examples for riparian

Would he be wondering why I was absent from our riparian bachelor home?

Sceloporus melanorhinus calligaster is found in trees in riparian situations in the lowlands to elevations of about 1500 meters.

The first pioneer to reach the riparian tributary where Kansas City now shimmers was, in fact, on the lam himself.

How long he might have enjoyed its riparian seclusion is not known.

The tributaries of the Nile multiply the areas of riparian fertility.

In the south it is riparian and low, much given to anglers and visitors.

The selfishness of the riparian proprietor grows with every year.

Brush, in ravines, at woodland edge, and in riparian thickets.

In the heart of the Olympic Park there are riparian meadows of wildflowers whose color and glory are heartbreaking.

In the latter area it is restricted to riparian situations along the larger streams.

Word Value for riparian
Scrable

10

Words with friends

12

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