Rhine
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/raɪn/
European river
Etymology
Etymology Information
'Rhine' originates from the Latin word 'Rhenus', which was derived from the Gaulish word 'Renos', meaning 'that which flows'.
Historical Evolution
'Rhenus' transformed into the Old High German word 'Rīn', and eventually became the modern English word 'Rhine'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it referred to the river itself, and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a major European river that flows from the Swiss Alps through Germany and the Netherlands to the North Sea.
The Rhine is one of the longest rivers in Europe.
Last updated: 2025/02/02 17:50