"Riphaean" meaning in English

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Adjective

IPA: /ˈɹɪfɪən/ [UK], /ˈɹʌɪfɪən/ [UK]
Etymology: From Latin Rīphaeus + -an. Compare Rhipaean. Etymology templates: {{uder|en|la|Rīphaeus}} Latin Rīphaeus, {{suffix|en||an}} + -an Head templates: {{en-adj|-}} Riphaean (not comparable)
  1. (now historical) Designating a range of mountains once thought to be located in northern Europe, later considered mythological or identified with the Urals. Tags: historical, not-comparable Synonyms: Riphæan, Riphean, Riphœan, Riphoean

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