riviere

ri·vière

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [riv-ee-air, ri-vyair; French ree-vyer]
- /ˌrɪv iˈɛər, rɪˈvyɛər; French riˈvyɛr/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [riv-ee-air, ri-vyair; French ree-vyer]
- /ˌrɪv iˈɛər, rɪˈvyɛər; French riˈvyɛr/

Definitions of riviere word

noun plural riviere a necklace of diamonds or other gems, especially in more than one string. 1
noun riviere a necklace of diamonds or other precious stones which are all the same size or which gradually increase in size up to a large centre stone 0
noun riviere a necklace of diamonds or other precious stones which gradually increase in size up to a large centre stone 0

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Origin of riviere

First appearance:

before 1875

One of the 25% newest English words

1875-80; < French: literally, river1

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Parts of speech for Riviere

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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riviere popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 43% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

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Synonyms for riviere

noun riviere

carcanet — a jewelled collar or necklace
choker — A choker is a necklace or band of material that fits very closely round a woman's neck.
lavalliere — an ornamental pendant, usually jeweled, worn on a chain around the neck.
locket — a small case for a miniature portrait, a lock of hair, or other keepsake, usually worn on a necklace.
necklace — a piece of jewelry consisting of a string of stones, beads, jewels, or the like, or a chain of gold, silver, or other metal, for wearing around the neck.

All 5 Synonyms of riviere