ri·par·i·an (r -pâr  - n)adj. Of, on, or relating to the banks of a natural course of water. [From Latin r  p rius, from rpa, bank.] |
riparian [raɪˈpɛərɪən]
adj
1. (Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Environmental Science) of, inhabiting, or situated on the bank of a river
2. (Law) denoting or relating to the legal rights of the owner of land on a river bank, such as fishing or irrigation
n
(Law) Property law a person who owns land on a river bank
[from Latin rīpārius, from rīpa a river bank]
| riparian (r-pâr-n) Relating to or inhabiting the banks of a natural course of water. Riparian zones are ecologically diverse and contribute to the health of other aquatic ecosystems by filtering out pollutants and preventing erosion. Salmon in the Pacific Northwest feed off riparian insects; trees such as the black walnut, the American sycamore, and the cottonwood thrive in riparian environments. |
riparian
a dweller on the bank of a river. — riparian, adj.
See also: Rivers
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| Adj. | 1. | riparian - of or relating to or located on the banks of a river or stream; "riparian land" |
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