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rima en · NOUN · etymology 1

Pronunciation

• /ˈɹaɪ.mə/
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Etymology

Borrowing from Latin rīma (“a cleft, crack, fissure, chink”).

Meanings

1. A cleft or gap between two symmetrical parts, particularly between the vocal folds.
2. A crack or fissure on a lunar or planetary surface; a rille.
   • Look for three prominent interior craters, as well as an ancient rima falling near the shadow's edge. 2006, Tammy Plotner, Jeff Barbour, What's Up 2006: 365 Days of Skywatching, page 128:

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Translations (1)

cmn 裂 (anatomic cleft or gap)

rima en · NOUN · etymology 2

Meanings

1. An Icelandic epic poem written with rhyme, alliteration, and certain metres.

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Relateds

terza rima (etymologically unrelated terms containing the word "rima" (derived from Italian)) · ottava rima (etymologically unrelated terms containing the word "rima" (derived from Italian))