/ruyn/ , n.
1. Joseph Banks , 1895-1980, U.S. psychologist: pioneer in parapsychology.
2. German, Rhein . French, Rhin /rddaonn/ . Dutch, Rijn . a river flowing from SE Switzerland through Germany and the Netherlands into the North Sea: branches off into the Waal, Lek, and IJssel in its lower course. 820 mi. (1320 km) long.