adj. Of or relating to the bank of a river or stream.
the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English
adj. Of or pertaining to the bank of a river.
The Century Dictionary and Cyclopedia
Pertaining to or situated on the bank of a river.
In anatomy, of or pertaining to a ripa of the brain; marginal, as a part of the brain.
n. One who dwells or owns property on the banks of a river.
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adj. of or relating to or located on the banks of a river or stream
Word Usage
"This land, often called a riparian buffer, can play a vital role in preventing nutrients that wash off fields and streets from reaching the rivers and coasts."