rivière

[riv-ee-air, ri-vyair, ree-vyer]

noun

plural

rivières 

1. a necklace of diamonds or other gems, especially in more than one string.

rivière

/ ˌrɪvɪˈɛə /

noun

1. a necklace the diamonds or other precious stones of which gradually increase in size up to a large centre stone

Word History and Origins

Origin of rivière¹

1875–80; < French: literally, river ¹

Word History and Origins

Origin of rivière¹

C19: from French: brook, _river

Example Sentences

From the first minute against United Hemp was on the attack, driving at full-back Jayde Riviere and putting teasing crosses into the box for Shaw to nibble at.

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Hemp's display earned her the player of the match crown, a few days after her defensive opponent Riviere had dominated in United's Champions League win over Paris St-Germain.

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So dangerous was Hemp for City that Riviere was barely allowed to gallop forward as she often does, minimising her threat at the other end.

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"In this game, there was more of a challenge on her to defend because Jayde Riviere is a great full-back. She struggled for a few minutes to find the right position but then for the rest of the game, it was awesome."

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The UK's ambassador, Dame Barbara Woodward, and French UN Ambassador Nicolas De Riviere attempted to have the Security Council vote postponed, arguing that council members needed more time to consider the text and negotiate.

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Related Words

• choker 
• jewelry 
• pendant 
• strand