rya

[ ree-uh, rahy-uh ]

noun

, plural ry·as.

1. a handwoven Scandinavian rug with a thick pile and usually a strong, colorful design.
2. the weave used for this, comprising warp, weft, and hand-tied knots.

Word History and Origins

Origin of rya¹

First recorded in 1940–45; after Rya, city in Sweden, where originally produced

Example Sentences

A gentleman (rya), however distressed, will scarcely do anything ignoble (anrya), O thou Thousand-eyed One!

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It is a Sanskrit rendering of only thirty-four Gtakas ascribed to rya Sra.

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The gift of his head is related in some gtaka, not found in this selection of rya Sra.

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A controversial discussion should never be carried on with a religious teacher (rya).

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