word
riparian
ry-PAIR-ee-un
raɪˈpɛəriənListen
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Syllable breakdown
riparian
Dictionary meaning
Relating to the banks of a river or stream and the habitats beside them.
History and origin
Latin ripa, meaning 'riverbank'.
Examples
- The plan protects riparian corridors from new construction.
Common mispronunciations
rih-PAIR-ee-an
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