Riev

Limburgish

Alternative forms

Etymology

From vrieve (“to rub”), the loss of the initial v- is possibly through influence of German Reibe.

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /ˈʁiːf/
  • Rhymes: -iːf

Noun

Riev f (plural Rieve, diminutive Rievke) (German-based spelling)

  1. grater
  2. certain species of plant found in grainfields:
    1. field bindweed (Convolvulus arvensis)
    2. hairy tare; hairy vetch, tiny vetch (Vicia hirsuta)
  3. (Dilkrath) coarse apron

Derived terms
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