Rima
/ˈɹaɪ.mə/ name, noun
name, noun ·Uncommon ·Advanced level
Definitions
Noun
- 1 A cleft or gap between two symmetrical parts, particularly between the vocal folds.
- 2 Initialism of reversible inhibitor of monoamine oxidase type A. abbreviation, alt-of, initialism
- 3 a narrow elongated opening or fissure between two symmetrical parts wordnet
- 4 A crack or fissure on a lunar or planetary surface; a rille.
"Look for three prominent interior craters, as well as an ancient rima falling near the shadow's edge."
Proper Noun
- 1 A surname.
- 2 A female given name.
Example
More examples"Layla and Rima live in Djibouti."
Etymology
Borrowing from Latin rīma (“a cleft, crack, fissure, chink”).