word
riparian
rih-PAIR-ee-un
rɪˈpɛəriənListen
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Syllable breakdown
riparian
Dictionary meaning
Relating to or situated on the banks of a river.
History and origin
Latin riparius (of the bank).
Examples
- Riparian vegetation helps prevent riverbank erosion.
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