ريل

Gulf Arabic

Etymology 1

From Arabic رِجْل (rijl).

Pronunciation

Noun

ريل • (rīl) f (dual ريلين (rīlēn), plural ريول (ryūl))

  1. leg, foot
Usage notes

Usually used in the plural even when referring to a pair of feet.

Etymology 2

From Arabic رَجُل (rajul, “man”). Doublet of ريال (rayyāl, “man”).

Pronunciation

Noun

ريل • (rayil) m (plural رياييل (riyāyīl))

  1. husband
    Synonym: زوج (zōj)

Sindhi

Etymology 1

From English rail.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): [rɛla]

Noun

ريل • (rela) f (plural ريلون)

  1. railway, rail.

Etymology 2

From English reel.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): [riːlʊ]

Noun

ريل • (rīlu) m

  1. reel.

References

  • “ريل”, in Sindhi-English Dictionary, University of Chicago: Center for Language Engineering, Pakistan, 1866–1938
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