riel
a paper money and monetary unit of Cambodia, equal to 100 sen.
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Other definitions for Riel (2 of 2)
Louis, 1844–85, Canadian revolutionary.
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How to use riel in a sentence
I'm as darned sure as though he'd told me himself that riel means to stamp the whole crowd of whites clean out of the land.
Menotah | Ernest G. HenhamWe feared the vengeance of riel,' continued the old man, his wrinkled hands beating upon the shingle.
Menotah | Ernest G. HenhamToday experts agree that riel was insane and should have been spared the gallows on this if on no other account.
The Canadian Dominion | Oscar D. SkeltonMore serious than these political differences was the racial feud that followed the second riel Rebellion.
The Canadian Dominion | Oscar D. Skeltonriel, you know, has been back for some time and we believe his agents are busy on every reservation at present.
Corporal Cameron | Ralph Connor
British Dictionary definitions for riel (1 of 2)
/ (ˈriːəl) /
the standard monetary unit of Cambodia, divided into 100 sen
British Dictionary definitions for Riel (2 of 2)
/ (riːˈɛl) /
Louis. 1844–85, Canadian politician; hanged for treason after leading the Métis people in rebellion against the Canadian government
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