riparian Meaning, Definition & Usage

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

WordNet

Ri*pa"ri*an adjective
Etymology
L. riparius, fr. ripa a bank. See River, and cf. Arrive.
Definitions
  1. Of or pertaining to the bank of a river; as, riparian rights.

Webster 1913