Riss
/ (rɪs) /
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Word Origin for Riss
C20: named after the river Riss, a tributary of the Danube in Germany
Words nearby Riss
risorius muscle, risotto, Risperdal, risperidone, risqué, Riss, rissole, ristra, risus caninus, risus sardonicus, rit.
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How to use Riss in a sentence
That telegram is from Riss; he drinks to the health of his beloved and sends you a thousand kisses.
The Darling and Other Stories|Anton ChekhovPassed the end of Caiuga Lake and halted at De-ho-riss-kana-dia which they found burnt and the corn partly destroyed.