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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   A cleft or gap between two symmetrical parts, particularly between the vocal folds.
2. 2
   Initialism of reversible inhibitor of monoamine oxidase type A. abbreviation, alt-of, initialism
3. 3
   a narrow elongated opening or fissure between two symmetrical parts wordnet
4. 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. 1
   A surname.
2. 2
   A female given name.

Synonyms

All synonyms

rillerille

Example

More examples

"Layla and Rima live in Djibouti."

Etymology

Borrowing from Latin rīma (“a cleft, crack, fissure, chink”).

Related phrases

vocal fold

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