I. ˈrivəˌrān, ˌ ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷ˈ ̷ ̷ adjective
Etymology: French, from Middle French riveran, from rivere, riviere river — more at river
: relating to a riverbank : situated or dwelling near or on a river : riparian
wooded riverain districts — Cuthbert Christy
riverain tribes
an immemorial riverain right — Eliot Gregory
II. noun
( -s )
Etymology: French, from riverain, adjective
: a district situated beside a river