Rhing

Central Franconian

Alternative forms

Rheng (most of Ripuarian)
Rhien (westernmost Ripuarian)
Rhein (Moselle Franconian)

Etymology

From Proto-Germanic *Rīnaz, from Proto-Celtic *Rēnos.

Pronunciation

IPA^(key): /ʀiŋ/

Proper noun

Rhing m

(some of Ripuarian, including Kölsch) Rhine (European river)
Kölle am Rhing ― Cologne on the Rhine

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