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Joseph Banks, 1895–1980, U.S. psychologist: pioneer in parapsychology.
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Rhine
principal river in western Germany, from Ger. Rhein, from M.H.G. Rin, ult. from Gaulish Renos, lit. "that which flows," from PIE base *reie- "to move, flow, run" (cf. Skt. rinati "causes to flow," ritih "stream, course;" L. rivus "stream;" O.C.S. reka "river;" M.Ir. rian "river, way;" Goth. rinnan "run,
EXPANDflow," rinno "brook;" M.L.G. ride "brook;" O.E. riþ "stream;" O.E. rinnan, O.N. rinna "to run," Du. ril "running stream"). The spelling with -h- (cf. L. Rhenus; Fr. Rhin) is from infl. of Gk. form of the name, Rhenos.
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Rhine River definition
River in Europe, rising in the Alps of Switzerland and flowing generally north, passing through or bordering on Switzerland, Liechtenstein, Austria, Germany, France, and The Netherlands before emptying into the North Sea.
Note: A principal river of Europe, the Rhine carries more traffic than any other waterway in the world.
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