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rīf(e
adj.
86 quotations in 3 senses
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(a) Numerous; (b) widespread, plentiful, abundant, abounding; (c) great, intense, severe; (d) well endowed (with riches, etc.), luxuriant (with leaves); (e) habitual, customary.
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