What is another word for rhone?

Pronunciation: [ɹˈə͡ʊn] (IPA)

Rhone is a river that flows through Switzerland and France. It has several synonyms depending on the context. In France, it is also known as the Rhonelle River. The river originates in Switzerland, and it is called the Rotten River in German. Rhône's ancient Latin name was Rhodanus, which is still occasionally used. Additionally, the word may be used as an adjective to refer to things related to the Rhone Valley, like Rhone wine or Rhone Alps. When referring to the Mediterranean Sea, the Rhone River is occasionally referred to as the Golfe du Lion. In summary, the word Rhone has various synonyms, depending on the context of its use.

Synonyms for Rhone:

  • n.

    Rhone River object
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What are the hypernyms for Rhone?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

What are the holonyms for Rhone?

Holonyms are words that denote a whole whose part is denoted by another word.

Usage examples for Rhone

At half-past one we landed at Villeneuve, where we had to wait for about an hour for the train, and then proceeded on our journey up the Valley of the rhone.
"An Impromptu Ascent of Mont Blanc"
W. H. Le Mesurier
A well-known example of this phenomenon is that of the rhone, which enters the Lake of Geneva turbid and muddy, but rushes out quite clear at the lower end of the lake.
"Geology"
James Geikie
He spent many of his free evenings at the theatre, and wrote a musical comedy, "The Rose of the rhone," which was acted with some success.
"Makers of Modern Medicine"
James J. Walsh

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