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单词 Riphaean
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Definition of Riphaean in English:

Riphaean

adjective ˈrɪfɪənˈrʌɪfɪən
historical
  • Designating a mountain range believed to be located in the extreme north of Europe, often identified with the Urals; relating to or located in these mountains.

Origin

Mid 16th century; earliest use found in Richard Eden (c1520–1576), translator. From classical Latin Rīphaeus, variant (in Virgil and some other authors) of Rīpaeus, Rhīpaeus + -an.

Definition of Riphaean in US English:

Riphaean

adjective
historical
  • Designating a mountain range believed to be located in the extreme north of Europe, often identified with the Urals; relating to or located in these mountains.

Origin

Mid 16th century; earliest use found in Richard Eden (c1520–1576), translator. From classical Latin Rīphaeus, variant (in Virgil and some other authors) of Rīpaeus, Rhīpaeus + -an.

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