riel

See also: Riel

English

Etymology

Borrowed from Khmer រៀល (riəl).

Noun

riel (plural riels)

  1. The monetary unit of Cambodia, equivalent to 100 sen or 10 kak. Symbol: ៛

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French

Noun

riel m (plural riels)

  1. riel

Middle English

Adjective

riel

  1. alternative form of ryal

Spanish

Etymology

Borrowed from Catalan riell (“bar”).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈrjel/ [ˈrjel]
  • Rhymes: -el
  • Syllabification: riel

Noun

riel m (plural rieles)

  1. (rail transport) rail, track
    Synonyms: carril, raíl
    riel conductor ― third rail
    riel de toma ― third rail
    riel de guía ― guardrail; guide rail
  2. ingot, bar

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