Chapter Revindicate to Ringlet of R by Soule's Synonymes

Rhetorician, n.

1. Adept in rhetoric, proficient in rhetoric.

2. Public speaker, declaimer.

Rheum, n. Rhubarb.

Rhizoma, n. (Bot.) Root-stock, root-like stem.

Rhododendron, n. (Bot.) Rose-bay (Ericacea).

Rhodonite, n. Manganese spar, silicate of manganese.

Rhomb, n. Rhombus, lozenge, oblique-angled parallelogram (with equal sides).

Rhombus, n. See Rhomb.

Rhymer, n. See Rhymester.

Rhymester, n. Versifier, poetaster, rhymer, poor poet, rhymist.

Rhythm, n.

1. Periodical emphasis, regular or melodious movement, harmonious flow.

2. Rhyme, metre, verse, number.

Rhythmical, a. Measured, regular, or melodious in movement.

Riant, a. [Fr.] Laughing, gay, smiling.

Ribald, a. Base, low, mean, obscene, vile, filthy, gross, coarse, loose, indecent.

Ribaldry, n. Obscenity, indecency; low, vile, or vulgar language.

Rice-bird, n. (Ornith.) Reed-bird, rice-bunting, rice-troopial, bobolink, bob-lincoln.

Rich, a.

1. Wealthy, opulent, affluent, moneyed.

2. Splendid, precious, costly, sumptuous, valuable, estimable, highly valued.

3. Savory, delicious, luscious.

4. Plentiful, plenteous, abundant, copious, abounding, ample, full, well-supplied.

5. Fruitful, fertile, luxuriant, productive, prolific.