Revier

German (Berlin)

/reˈviːr/

noun
Definitions
  • defined area of land, principally used for hunting or foraging
  • (by extension) defined area; district

Etymology

Inherited from Middle High German riviere (undeveloped area, hunting ground, river) derived from Middle Dutch riviere (river, riverside used for hunting birds) derived from Old French riviere (idem) derived from Latin riparia (riverside).

Origin

Latin

riparia

Gloss

riverside

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