Rhing

Central Franconian

Etymology

From Proto-Germanic *Rīnaz, from Proto-Celtic *Rēnos. The spelling with Rh- is because of the influence of Ancient Greek Ῥῆνος (Rhênos).

Proper noun

Rhing

  1. (Kölsch) Rhine (Central European river)
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