riverain
1 of 2adjective
riv·er·ain
ˈrivəˌrān
: relating to a riverbank : situated or dwelling near or on a river : riparian
wooded riverain districts
Cuthbert Christy
Cuthbert Christyriverain tribes
an immemorial riverain right Eliot Gregory
Eliot Gregoryriverain
2 of 2noun
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plural -s
: a district situated beside a river
Word History
Etymology
Adjective
French, from Middle French riveran, from rivere, riviere river
Noun
French, from riverain, adjective