Defn: A member of the Ribbon Society. See Ribbon Society, under
Ribbon.
RIBBONWOOD
Rib"bon*wood`, n. (Bot.)
Defn: A malvaceous tree (Hoheria populnea) of New Zealand, the bark of which is used for cordage.
RIBES Ri"bes, n.Etym: [NL.; cf. Dan. ribs, and Ar. ribas a plant with an acid juice.] (Bot.)
Defn: A genus of shrubs including gooseberries and currants of many kinds.
RIBIBE
Rib"ibe, n. Etym: [See Rebec.]
1. A sort of stringed instrument; a rebec. [Obs.] Nares.
2. An old woman; — in contempt. [Obs.] Chaucer.
3. A bawd; a prostitute. [Obs.] B. Jonson.
RIBIBLE
Rib"i*ble, n. Etym: [See Ribibe.]