riverine

[riv-uh-rahyn, -reen, -er-in]

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adjective

of or relating to a river.
situated or dwelling beside a river.

Origin of riverine

First recorded in 1855–60; river¹ + -ine¹

Related formstrans·riv·er·ine, adjective

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Related Words for riverine

marshy, seaside, marginal, littoral, riverine, skirting

Examples from the Web for riverine

Historical Examples of riverine

The distinction is an odd one, but it holds good in the riverine mind.
The Naturalist on the Thames
C. J. Cornish
The sign of peace with these riverine natives appears to be the pouring of water on their heads with their hands.
In Darkest Africa, Vol. 1; or, The quest, rescue and retreat of Emin, governor of Equatoria
Henry Morton Stanley
Amongst these, as amongst the Moxo and so many other riverine tribes in Amazonia, a slow transformation is in progress.
Man, Past and Present
Agustus Henry Keane
This egg-laying operation is a grand affair for the riverine Indians of the Amazon and its tributaries.
Eight Hundred Leagues on the Amazon
Jules Verne
The riverine villages had all been deserted, and the tributary down which he had travelled was at all times little frequented.
Samba
Herbert Strang

British Dictionary definitions for riverine

riverine

adjective

of, like, relating to, or produced by a river
located or dwelling near a river; riparian

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Word Origin and History for riverine

adj.

1849, from river + -ine (1). French form riverain is attested from 1858.

riverine in Science

riverine

[rĭv′ə-rīn′, -rēn′]

Relating to, formed by, or resembling a river.
Relating to a system of inland wetlands and deep-water habitats associated with nontidal flowing water, characterized by the absence of trees, shrubs, or emergent vegetation. Compare lacustrine marine palustrine.