ria
[ree-uh]
- a long, narrow inlet of a river that gradually decreases in depth from mouth to head.
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Origin of ria
First recorded in 1895–1900, ria is from the Spanish word ría river
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Contemporary Examples
RT was founded by the Russian state owned news agency RIA Novosti, which has been around since the days of the Soviet Union.
"A compromise is still possible," the Russian official told RIA Novosti.
Historical Examples
I had thought she was a mort,” said I; “but the ria of a Romany chal is always sacred to me.
Danger! and Other StoriesArthur Conan Doyle
That Ria had to die to achieve her happiness is of no real importance.
Each Man KillsVictoria Glad
Sometimes, though, when I look at Ria's picture, it's hard to be practical.
Each Man KillsVictoria Glad
But I wasn't a pup, so I headed straight for Ria's flat to face the music.
Each Man KillsVictoria Glad
"Come and see," said 'Ria, giving me one hand, while she stroked Silvertoes with the other.
Aunt Madge's StorySophie May
ria
- a long narrow inlet of the seacoast, being a former valley that was submerged by a rise in the level of the sea. Rias are found esp on the coasts of SW Ireland and NW Spain
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Word Origin
C19: from Spanish, from rio river
RIA
- Royal Irish Academy
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Word Origin and History for ria
n.
from Spanish ria "estuary, river mouth" (adopted as a geological term first in German, 1886), from Latin ripa "stream bank" (see riparian).
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Online Etymology Dictionary, © 2010 Douglas Harper
RIA
- radioimmunoassay
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