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Riparian Definition & Meaning

riparian
adjective
  1. of or relating to or located on the banks of a river or stream; "riparian land"

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What does riparian mean?
of or relating to or located on the banks of a river or stream; "riparian land"
What part of speech is riparian?
Riparian is an adjective.

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