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rhyton
nounC1+
/ˈrʌɪtɒn/An ancient drinking vessel, typically in the shape of an animal's head or horn, often used in ceremonial contexts.
ria
abbreviationnounLow
/ˈriːə/A coastal inlet formed by the partial submergence of a river valley.
riaa curve
nounC2
/ˌɑːr aɪ eɪ ˈeɪ kɜːv/A standardized equalization curve used in the recording and playback of vinyl records to compensate for physical limitations of the medium.
rial
nounLow (Specialist/Financial/Geopolitical contexts)
/ˈriːɑːl/The basic monetary unit of Iran, Oman, Yemen, and Saudi Arabia.
rial omani
nounVery Low
/riːɑːl əʊˈmɑːni/The official currency of the Sultanate of Oman, subdivided into 1000 baisa.
rialto
nounLow
/rɪˈæl.təʊ/A central bridge in Venice, Italy, historically and commercially significant; by extension, a major commercial district or theatre district (especially historical).
riata
nounVery Low
/riˈɑːtə/A long, plaited rawhide or leather rope with a noose at one end, used for catching livestock.
riau archipelago
nounLow
/ˌriːaʊ ˌɑːkɪˈpɛləɡəʊ/A group of islands in Indonesia, located in the South China Sea between Sumatra and Borneo.
rib
nounverbverb-transitiveB1
/rɪb/One of a series of curved bones that form the chest cavity, protecting the lungs and heart.
rib cage
nounB2
/ˈrɪb ˌkeɪdʒ/The bony structure formed by the ribs, sternum, and thoracic vertebrae, which encloses and protects the heart and lungs.
rib eye
nounMedium
/ˈrɪb ˌaɪ/A premium cut of beef from the rib section, known for its rich marbling and flavor.
rib roast
nounMedium
/ˈrɪb ˌrəʊst/A large cut of meat, typically beef, consisting of one or more ribs with the meat attached, roasted whole.
rib steak
nounB1
/ˈrɪb ˌsteɪk/A cut of beef taken from the rib primal, usually including a rib bone, prized for its rich marbling and flavour.
rib-knit
adjectivenounLow-to-Medium
/ˈrɪb nɪt/A type of fabric characterized by vertical ridges, created by alternating knit and purl stitches to form a raised, often stretchy, ribbed pattern.
rib-tickler
nounLow-to-Medium
/ˈrɪb ˌtɪk.lər/Something that is very funny, causing laughter.
ribald
adjectivenounC1/C2
/ˈrɪb.əld/referring to humor, language, or behavior that is coarse, vulgar, or lewd in a way that is amusing or irreverent.
ribaldry
nounC2
/ˈrɪb.əld.ri/Humour or language that is coarse, vulgar, and often sexually explicit in a humorous or mocking way.
riband
nounLow (archaic/poetic/historical)
/ˈrɪbənd/A narrow ribbon or strip of material, often used for decoration or as a badge of honor.
ribat
nounLow
/rɪˈbɑːt/A North African fortified Islamic monastery or hostel, often serving both religious and military purposes; a hospice for travelers and ascetics.
ribavirin
nounLow
/ˌraɪbəˈvaɪrɪn/A synthetic antiviral drug used to treat certain viral infections, particularly hepatitis C and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV).

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