Reis

See also reis, and reís

German

Pronunciation

• IPA: [ʀaɪ̯s]

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• Rhymes: -aɪ̯s

Etymology 1

From Middle High German rīs, borrowed from Late Latin risum or risus, from Latin oriza, borrowed from Ancient Greek ὄρυζα (óryza) (Modern Greek όρυζα). See also English rice.

Noun

Reis m (genitive Reises, no plural)

1. rice

Etymology 2

From Old High German rīs or hrīs. See Dutch rijs.

Noun

Reis m

1. shoot (of a plant)

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