
adjective
adjective
- of, like, relating to, or produced by a river
- located or dwelling near a river; riparian
1849, from river + -ine (1). French form riverain is attested from 1858.
- Relating to, formed by, or resembling a river.
- Relating to a system of inland wetlands and deep-water habitats associated with nontidal flowing water, characterized by the absence of trees, shrubs, or emergent vegetation. Compare lacustrine marine palustrine.