RIVIERE
Ri`vière", n. [F.]
Defn: A necklace of diamonds or other precious stones, esp. one of several strings.
RIVOSE
Ri*vose", a. Etym: [From L. rivus a brook, channel.]
Defn: Marked with sinuate and irregular furrows.
RIVULET Riv"u*let, n. Etym: [Earlier rivolet, It. rivoletto, a dim. fr. rivolo, L. rivulus, dim. of rivus a brook. CF. Rival, Rite.]
Defn: A small stream or brook; a streamlet.
By fountain or by shady rivulet He sought them. Milton.
RIXATION Rix*a"tion, n. Etym: [L. rixari, p. p. rixatus, to brawl, fr. rixa a quarrel.]
Defn: A brawl or quarrel. [Obs.]
RIXATRIX
Rix*a"trix, n. Etym: [L.] (Old Eng. Law)
Defn: A scolding or quarrelsome woman; a scold. Burrill.