Rhing

Central Franconian

Alternative forms

• Rheng (most of Ripuarian)
• Rhien (Ripuarian)
• Rhein (Moselle Franconian)

Etymology

From Proto-Germanic *Rīnaz, from Proto-Celtic *Rēnos.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ʀiŋ/

Proper noun

Rhing m

1. (some of Ripuarian, including Kölsch) Rhine (European river)

   Kölle am Rhing ― Cologne on the Rhine