rivel

[ riv-uhl ]

noun

, Chiefly Western Canada.

1. a very small dumpling made of a batter of butter, egg, flour, and seasoning, cooked in broth.

Word History and Origins

Origin of rivel¹

Origin uncertain

Example Sentences

Mark first the rationale of the thing: Hear logic rivel and levigate the deed.

From Project Gutenberg

Her wings were clogged with 'gums and pomatums,' and her 'thin essence' had shrunk 'like a rivel'd flower.'

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If she has only milk and flour she can still make rivel soup.

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