rya

[ ree-uh, rahy-uh ]

noun,plural ry·as.
  1. a handwoven Scandinavian rug with a thick pile and usually a strong, colorful design.

  2. the weave used for this, comprising warp, weft, and hand-tied knots.

Origin of rya

1
First recorded in 1940–45; after Rya, city in Sweden, where originally produced

Words Nearby rya

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How to use rya in a sentence

  • A gentleman (rya), however distressed, will scarcely do anything ignoble (anrya), O thou Thousand-eyed One!

    The Gtakaml | rya Sra
  • It is a Sanskrit rendering of only thirty-four Gtakas ascribed to rya Sra.

    The Gtakaml | rya Sra
  • The gift of his head is related in some gtaka, not found in this selection of rya Sra.

    The Gtakaml | rya Sra
  • A controversial discussion should never be carried on with a religious teacher (rya).