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River in West Africa
The Geba (French: Rivière Geba, Portuguese: Rio Geba) is a river in West Africa. It flows for approximately 550 kilometres (340 mi) through Guinea, Senegal
Geba_River
Topics referred to by the same term
Look up Geba in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. Geba may mean: Geba River, a river in Guinea, Senegal, and Guinea-Bissau Geba, Guinea-Bissau, a village
Geba
River in Guinea-Bissau
the Canjambari River. Its headwaters are near the northern border of the country, north of Contuboel and close to a bend of the Geba River. It runs west
Cacheu_River
River of West Africa, major tributary of the Geba River
also known as the Rio Corubal or Tomine, is a river of West Africa, a major tributary of the Geba River. For a short distance, it forms the international
Corubal_River
Capital and largest city of Guinea-Bissau
2015,[update] it had a population of 492,004. Bissau is located on the Geba River estuary, off the Atlantic Ocean, and is Guinea-Bissau's largest city,
Bissau
Port in Guinea-Bissau
known as Porto Pidjiguiti, is the chief port of Guinea-Bissau. Located on Geba River, it serves the capital of Bissau. It has two piers and a jetty. The port's
Port_of_Bissau
Waterway in Senegal
north and the Cacheu and Geba rivers to the south. There is a bridge at Ziguinchor, one of the most important towns on the river, that connects it to Bignona
Casamance_River
Venetian explorer and slave trader
Islands and the points along the Guinea coast from the Gambia River to the Geba River (in Guinea-Bissau), the greatest leap in the Henrican discoveries
Alvise_Cadamosto
Ethnic group of Guinea-Bissau, Senegal, and The Gambia
divided into four groups. A small group lives on the north bank of the Geba River and speaks the Gool dialect. Two large groups reside in Quinara Region
Biafada_people
Farim River Canjambari River Ongueringão Elia River (Rio Elia) Mansoa River Rio Cana Bijemita Safim Rio Petu Rio Pefiné (Pefiné River) Geba River Corubal
List of rivers of Guinea-Bissau
List_of_rivers_of_Guinea-Bissau
City in Guinea-Bissau
comes from the Mandinka phrase 'baa faata' meaning 'the river is full', in reference to the Geba river. Bafatá was founded in the mid 1800s by Malam Santi
Bafatá
Mandinka traders along the Geba River and the Papel of Bissau greatly benefited from the precipitous decline of Grande River trade as Bijago raiders increasingly
Río_Grande_de_Buba
Place in Bafatá Region, Guinea-Bissau
Geba is a village in Guinea-Bissau, on the north bank of the eponymous Geba river. The name 'Geba' originated from the Biafada term 'bejébi', meaning
Geba,_Guinea-Bissau
Partially enclosed coastal body of brackish water
partially enclosed coastal body of brackish water where freshwater from rivers or streams meets and mixes with saltwater from the open sea. Estuaries form
Estuary
Early Portuguese settlers in West Africa
on the Senegal, Gambia, Casamance, and Guinea valleys; the Cacheu and Geba River regions in current-day Guinea-Bissau; and in the Port Loko region in current-day
Lançados
Professional sports club in Buenos Aires, Argentina
Club Atlético River Plate (CARP) (Spanish pronunciation: [ˈkluβ aˈtletiko ˈriβer ˈpleit]) is an Argentine professional sports club based in the Belgrano
Club_Atlético_River_Plate
Genoese trader and explorer
discovered the Cape Verde islands, and the Guinea coast from the Gambia River to the Geba River (in Guinea-Bissau). Antoniotto Usodimare was a prominent merchant
Antoniotto_Usodimare
Village in Oio Region, Guinea-Bissau
of western-central Guinea-Bissau. It lies on the southern bank of the Geba River. Google Maps (Map). Google. Bing Maps (Map). Microsoft and Harris Corporation
Jabadá
Species of fish
and in a tropical climate. Garra geba are known to be found in Africa specifically the Geba River in Ethiopia. Garra geba has a total of 11 dorsal soft rays
Garra_geba
Multi-purpose stadium in Buenos Aires, Argentina
The Estadio GEBA is a stadium located in the Palermo neighbourhood of Buenos Aires, Argentina. Owned by Club Gimnasia y Esgrima, the stadium is located
Estadio_GEBA
Falémé River Bafing River Bakoy River Kokoro River Gambia River Koulountou River Geba River Corubal River (Koliba River) (Tominé River) Kogon River (Compony
List_of_rivers_of_Guinea
Ethnic group of Guinea-Bissau, Guinea, Senegal, and The Gambia
escape conflict there. Today, the Balanta settled primarily south of the Geba River and in central Guinea-Bissau. The Balanta were both victims and victimisers
Balanta_people
1963–1974 armed conflict in West Africa
and very limited weapons supplies. PAIGC cadres, stationed south of the Geba River estuary, attacked Portuguese garrisons in Tite and Catió – bases deliberately
Guinea-Bissau War of Independence
Guinea-Bissau_War_of_Independence
Former british colony
Farim and from 1697 in Bissau. In this period, all the lands north of the Geba river were already colonized by Portugal. However, the Portuguese only became
British_Guinea
Naval branch of the Portuguese Armed Forces
naval force arrived at Guinea-Bissau on 15 June and the next day entered Geba River. Its Marine force—led by the DAE operatives—landed and occupied the Port
Portuguese_Navy
Football rivalry between River Plate and Boca Juniors
2024 Copa de la Liga Profesional quarterfinals: River 2–3 (Boca won) Notes Second leg played at GEBA Played at Racing Match to decide the middle-season's
Superclásico
Calendar year
the Cape Verde Islands. Diogo Gomes reaches the Geba River in Guinea Bissau, and explores the Gambia River. Emperor Zara Yaqob of Ethiopia founds the city
1456
Portuguese explorer and slave trader (15th century CE)
Tristão died at Rio do Nuno (Nunez River, modern Guinea), or that he fell just short of it, and died at Rio Grande (Geba River, Guinea-Bissau). As a result
Nuno_Tristão
cotton and indigo. They then traded these goods, in the estuary of the Geba River, for black slaves captured by other black peoples in local African wars
Economy_of_Guinea-Bissau
Gambia River Sandougou River Koulountou River Niéri Ko Mayél Samou Niokolo Koba Geba River (Kayanga River) Casamance River Cool River Rand McNally, The New
List_of_rivers_of_Senegal
Portuguese navigator
Prester John. Gomes is said to have reached as far as Rio Grande (now Geba River, in Guinea Bissau), a huge leap beyond the last point known to be reached
Diogo_Gomes
River - South Africa White Kei River - South Africa Groot River(s) - South Africa Groot River (Western Cape) Groot River (Southern Cape) Groot River (Eastern
List_of_rivers_of_Africa
2s, ec . 7s) and is operational. The light guides ships through the Geba River estuary to the Port of Bissau. It is maintained by the Capitania dos Portos
Bissau_Cathedral
Decade
the Cape Verde Islands. Diogo Gomes reaches the Geba River in Guinea Bissau, and explores the Gambia River. Emperor Zara Yaqob of Ethiopia founds the city
1450s
wind, solar, geothermal, cogeneration, diesel Tendaho Metehara Corbetti Geba I+II Genale Dawa VI Tendaho Fincha Kessem Omo Kuraz I-III Sor FAN Genale Dawa III
List of power stations in Ethiopia
List_of_power_stations_in_Ethiopia
and Guinea-Bissau over water resources in the Geba river. One of its main projects is the usage of the river basin for hydro-electrification. Particularly
Foreign_relations_of_Senegal
Species of fish
basin, the Volta River, the Senegal River, the Gambia River, the Geba River, the Oueme River, and the Casamance River. The reproductive habits of most of
Synodontis_nigrita
Island in the Bissagos Islands
Park. The Bijagós archipelago is located along the deltaic system of the Geba River, encompassing mangroves, mudflats, savannas, and tidal zones across numerous
Orangozinho
Species of fish
native to Gambia and Guinea-Bissau, where it occurs in the Gambia and Géba Rivers. This species grows to a length of 32 centimetres (13 in) SL. Diouf,
Malapterurus_occidentalis
River in southwestern Ethiopia
v t e The Gebba (or Geba) is a river of southwestern Ethiopia. It is a tributary of the Baro River, which is created at the confluence of the Gebba and
Gebba_River
by Musa Molo. The situation in the region of Mansomine, north of the Geba River, was tense, with two enemy villages resisting Portuguese expansion. Operationally
Battle_of_Mansomine
Portuguese explorer
particular, it is highly unlikely he would have sailed past the huge Geba River and the many Bissagos Islands and other notable promontories and landmarks
Álvaro_Fernandes
Canal do Impernal (channel) dries up; Bissau no longer an island in the Geba River estuary. 1968 - City besieged during the Guinea-Bissau War of Independence
Timeline_of_Bissau
Species of fish
tropical freshwater pufferfish found in the upper Nile, Chad, Senegal, Gambia, Geba, Volta and Turkana basins in West, Northeast and East Africa. Fahaka pufferfish
Fahaka_pufferfish
bodies include the Casamance River, the Gambia River, the Saloum River, the Geba River, the Falémé River and the Tamna lagoon near Thiès. Senegal has about
Water supply and sanitation in Senegal
Water_supply_and_sanitation_in_Senegal
American politician (1843–1918)
with complete success. He traded principally on the Gambia and Great Geba Rivers in Guinea-Bissau in West Africa. After three successful years he gave
Joseph_Raphael_De_Lamar
River Plate confronted Ferro Carril Oeste and exited with a 5–1 victory over the opposing team. The final was played on December 13, 1908, at GEBA Stadium
History of Club Atlético River Plate
History_of_Club_Atlético_River_Plate
Village in Oio Region, Guinea-Bissau
western-central Guinea-Bissau. It lies near the confluence of the Geba and Corubal rivers. Sana Na N'Hada (1950–) — film director Google Maps (Map). Google
Enxalé
Men's national association football team
Atlético River Plate in Buenos Aires. The team frequently uses other venues as well, including Estadio Único Madre de Ciudades and La Bombonera. GEBA Stadium
Argentina national football team
Argentina_national_football_team
Football match
edition of this National cup of Argentina. In the match, held in the Estadio GEBA in Buenos Aires, San Isidro easily defeated Estudiantes de Buenos Aires 8–1
1909_Copa_de_Honor_MCBA_Final
2026 armed conflict in West Asia
Independent. 8 March 2026. Retrieved 8 March 2026. Din, Menna; Muhammad, Al Gebaly; Baum, Bernadette (8 March 2026). "Two Kuwaiti interior ministry officers
2026_Iran_war
Stadium in Buenos Aires, Argentina
Stadium', named after its monumental structure), also known as Estadio River Plate and currently known as Mâs Monumental for sponsorship reasons, is
Estadio Monumental (Buenos Aires)
Estadio_Monumental_(Buenos_Aires)
Argentine multi-sports club
Club de Gimnasia y Esgrima (also known for its acronym GEBA) is an Argentine amateur sports club headquartered in the city of Buenos Aires. The institution
Gimnasia y Esgrima de Buenos Aires
Gimnasia_y_Esgrima_de_Buenos_Aires
Independent. 8 March 2026. Retrieved 8 March 2026. Din, Menna; Muhammad, Al Gebaly; Baum, Bernadette (8 March 2026). "Two Kuwaiti interior ministry officers
Timeline_of_the_2026_Iran_war
Species of mammal
manatees include: the Senegal, Saloum, Gambia, Casamance, Cacheu, Mansôa, Geba, Buba, Tombali, Cacine, Kogon, Konkouré, Sierra Leone, Great Scarcies, Little
African_manatee
Argentine professional sports club
title as they lost the championship final to Banfield 0–3 at the Estadio GEBA. The newcomers also helped to improve the stadium condition. Independiente
Club_Atlético_Independiente
American animated television series
Nublar; Major, a Majungasaurus held captive on Captain Lang's cargo ship; Geba, a playful Gallimimus who lives on the Mballo family farm; Gordon, a one-footed
Jurassic_World:_Chaos_Theory
football match was in 1924 and since then, Estadio GEBA was used mainly for rugby games. Nowadays, Estadio GEBA is used for music concerts, having hosted many
History of football in Argentina (1900–1919)
History_of_football_in_Argentina_(1900–1919)
Biafada kingdom in pre-colonial Guinea
Biafada kingdom in pre-colonial Guinea situated between the Geba and Rio Grande de Buba rivers. The main port town, also called Guinala, was located on a
Guinala
Highest point in the Rhön Mountains, Thuringia, Germany
The Gebaberg, also called the Hohe Geba or Die Geba, near Geba in the county of Schmalkalden-Meiningen in southern Thuringia, Germany, is 750.7 m above sea
Gebaberg
the most successful club with 10 titles until its dissolution in 1911. River Plate is the most successful club, having won 38 titles to date. The following
List of Argentine Primera División champions
List_of_Argentine_Primera_División_champions
Writing systems descended from oracle bone script
offspring, the Jurchen script, as well as the Yi script, Sui script, and Geba syllabary, which were inspired by written Chinese but not descended directly
Chinese_family_of_scripts
Argentine sports club
championship final on their first year of affiliation, losing 2–4 to Tigre in GEBA's ground. On 7 February 1913, 10 new people were accepted as members of the
Club_Atlético_Vélez_Sarsfield
National sports team
Argentina in 1927, the national side started to use GEBA and Buenos Aires Cricket Club as their home venues. GEBA was a frequent venue during the next decades
Argentina national rugby union team
Argentina_national_rugby_union_team
International football rivalry
club in the continent. This was followed by Independiente, Nacional, and River Plate in that order. Boca Juniors were ranked sixth overall, although Boca
Argentina–Uruguay football rivalry
Argentina–Uruguay_football_rivalry
Street in Kamakura, Japan
Kami no Geba (上の下馬, Upper Geba), Naka no Geba (中の下馬, Middle Geba), and Shimo no Geba (下の下馬, Lower Geba). Only the third name stuck. At Shimo no Geba, riders
Wakamiya_Ōji
Football match
final in Primera División. The match was held in neutral venue (Estadio GEBA of Gimnasia y Esgrima de Buenos Aires, then one of the main sports venues
1911 Argentine Primera División final
1911_Argentine_Primera_División_final
Airstrikes against the Houthis
2024. Retrieved 21 July 2024. Ari Rabinovitch; Jaidaa Taha; Muhammad Al Gebaly; Mohammed Ghobari (21 July 2024). "Israel says it intercepts missile fired
July 2024 Houthi–Israel attacks
July_2024_Houthi–Israel_attacks
Place in Oio Region, Guinea-Bissau
founded about 1641 by the Captain-Major of Cacheu, who recruited lançados from Geba to move to where they would be less vulnerable to attack by African tribes
Farim
Capital and most populous city of Argentina
settlement was established in 1580 by Juan de Garay, who sailed down the Paraná River from Asunción, now the capital of Paraguay. Garay preserved the name originally
Buenos_Aires
Low mountain range in Germany
Rhön. Gebaberg 751 m (2,464 ft), Hohe Geba, Thuringian Rhön, highest peak in the Anterior Rhön. The following rivers rise in the Rhön Mountains or flow by
Rhön_Mountains
Football tournament
organized in 1913, was to be contested between Estudiantes from Argentina and River Plate from Uruguay. However, the match was suspended due to heavy rain and
Copa_Aldao
Historic international football rivalry
Estudiantes de La Plata (four Libertadores and one Intercontinental Cup), River Plate (four Libertadores and one Intercontinental Cup), Vélez Sársfield
Argentina–Brazil football rivalry
Argentina–Brazil_football_rivalry
Aires Football Club" by Hugo Mackern on El Gráfico #877, 2 May 1936 "Estadio GEBA at Time for Fun website". Archived from the original on 22 August 2015. Retrieved
1923 River Plate Rugby Union Championship
1923_River_Plate_Rugby_Union_Championship
Argentine sports and social club
has won five Metropolitano titles, the last also in 2014 after defeating GEBA 1–0 with goal by Noel Barrionuevo. Notable hockey players for Ciudad include
Club_Ciudad_de_Buenos_Aires
Deuterocanonical (apocryphal) book of the Old Testament
the enemy, at the head of an important pass and is a few hours south of Geba. The Jewish Encyclopedia subscribes to the theory, suggesting that it was
Book_of_Judith
Volleyball league
Champions Final Runners-Up Ref. 1 1996–97 GEBA (1) 3–2 Boca Juniors 2 1997–98 GEBA (2) 3–2 Boca Juniors 3 1998–99 River Plate (1) 3–1 Hacoaj 4 1999–00 Gimnasia
Liga Femenina de Voleibol Argentino
Liga_Femenina_de_Voleibol_Argentino
Nigeria". AP News. 28 April 2026. Retrieved 4 May 2026. El-Din, Menna Alaa; Al Gebaly, Muhammad (27 April 2026). "Islamic State claims responsibility for attack
2026_in_Nigeria
Logographic writing system
that have adapted some characters but are otherwise distinct include the Geba syllabary used to write the Naxi language, the script for the Sui language
Chinese_characters
Argentine sports club
Arquitectura Banco Nación Banco Provincia Ciudad Ferro Carril Oeste GEBA Italiano Lomas Quilmes River Plate San Fernando San Lorenzo Santa Bárbara St. Catherine's
Hurling_Club
Association football club in Argentina
beating Argentinos de Vélez Sarsfield 4–2 in the final held at Estadio G.E.B.A. Tigre debuted in Primera División, the top division of Argentine football
Club_Atlético_Tigre
Biblical location in Israel
el-Fūl. However, Jaba is now widely identified with the biblical city of Geba. Tell el-Ful was first excavated in 1868 by Charles Warren, while C.R. Conder
Gibeah
(1926–2017), American actor and comedian. Raised 6 June 1953, Service City Geba Lodge No. 1009, Astoria, New York. Charles Ridgeway (1841–1927), Bishop of
List_of_Freemasons_(E–Z)
Argentine sports club
Arquitectura Banco Nación Banco Provincia Ciudad Ferro Carril Oeste GEBA Italiano Lomas Quilmes River Plate San Fernando San Lorenzo Santa Bárbara St. Catherine's
Club_Italiano
Argentine sports club
considered one of the Big Five of Argentine football, along with Independiente, River Plate, Boca Juniors, and Racing Club. San Lorenzo plays its home games at
San_Lorenzo_de_Almagro
Ethnolinguistic group indigenous to Myanmar
"national race": Karen (Kayin) Sgaw (S’gaw Karen) Pwo Karen (Pwo Kayin) Geba Karen (Kayinphyu) Pa-Le-Chi, maybe Mobwa Mon Kayin (Sarpyu), unknown Ta-Lay-Pwa
Karen_peoples
Football stadium in Buenos Aires, Argentina
Argentina with this technology, after the stadiums of Vélez Sársfield and River Plate. At the beginning of 2012, more than 500 seats were replaced and other
La_Bombonera
International military operation to protect Red Sea shipping
Maritime. 13 June 2024. Retrieved 14 June 2024. Hatem Maher; Muhammad Al Gebaly; Mohammed Ghobari (16 June 2024). "Yemen's Houthis say they attacked two
Operation_Prosperity_Guardian
Sixth book of the Bible
Carl Friedrich Keil and Franz Delitzsch supposed the land may have been at Geba in the territory of the Tribe of Benjamin: "the situation, 'upon the mountains
Book_of_Joshua
State of Myanmar
linguistic groups in Kayah State: Karenni/Kayah (Red Karen) Padaung (Kayan) Bwe Geba Manumanaw (Kayaw) Yantale Zayein (Kayăn Lahta) Geko (Kayăn Kakhong) Yinbaw
Kayah_State
Species of fish
West Africa in the basins of Chad, Niger, Volta, Comoé, Bandama, Sassandra, Geba, Gambia and Senegal. Alestes baremoze is mainly diurnal and is mainly found
Alestes_baremoze
Football tournament
1909 Argentina 2–1 Buenos Aires GEBA 6 1910 Uruguay 3–1 Montevideo Belvedere 7 1911 Uruguay 2–0 Buenos Aires GEBA 8 1912 Uruguay 2–0 Montevideo Parque
Copa_Lipton
Argentine palace
Argentinos Juniors Stadium Boca Juniors Stadium CeNARD Ferro C. Oeste Stadium GEBA Stadium Hippodrome of Palermo Huracán Stadium Lawn Tennis Club Luna Park
Unzué_Palace
Argentine sports club
third division. The first official match was played on 21 April 1907 v River Plate. In 1912, Ferro won the División Intermedia (then, the second division)
Ferro_Carril_Oeste
Selo in Republic of Dagestan, Russia
There are 8 streets. Geba is located 13 km southeast of Akusha (the district's administrative centre) by road, on the Dargolakotta River. Kurkimakhi is the
Geba,_Republic_of_Dagestan
City in Kantō
gate') and San no Torii ('third gate'). Between the first and the second lies Geba Yotsukado which, as the name indicates, was the place where riders had to
Kamakura
Sports club based in Rosario, Argentina
won the competition after defeating Argentino de Quilmes 3–2 in Estadio G.E.B.A. of Buenos Aires. In 1914 Central would return to Liga Rosarina, winning
Rosario_Central
Football tournament
(Uruguayan Primera División FUF champion). In the match, played at Estadio GEBA in Buenos Aires on June 22, 1924, San Lorenzo defeated Wanderers 1–0, winning
Copa Campeonato del Río de la Plata
Copa_Campeonato_del_Río_de_la_Plata
Cities in ancient Israel set aside for the tribe of Levi
Cities of Refuge were Golan, Ramoth, and Bezer, on the east of the Jordan River, and Kedesh, Shechem, and Hebron on the western side. Joshua 21 recounts
Levitical_city
Architectural structure
Argentinos Juniors Stadium Boca Juniors Stadium CeNARD Ferro C. Oeste Stadium GEBA Stadium Hippodrome of Palermo Huracán Stadium Lawn Tennis Club Luna Park
Obelisco_de_Buenos_Aires
GEBA RIVER
GEBA RIVER
Female
Hebrew
 Pet form of Hebrew Ribqah, REBA means "ensnarer." Compare with masculine Reba. Compare with another form of Reba.
Female
English
 Pet form of English Rebecca and Rebekah, REBA means "ensnarer." Compare with another form of Reba.
Girl/Female
German, Kurdish, Swedish
Strength of a Spear; Spear Maiden
Biblical
same as Gera
Girl/Female
Sikh
Male
Hebrew
(גֵּרָ×) Hebrew name GERA means "a grain." In the bible, this is the name of several characters, including a son of Benjamin.
Boy/Male
Biblical
A drunkard, that turns.
Male
Hebrew
(רֶבַע) Hebrew name REBA means "a fourth part." In the bible, this is the name of one of the five kings of Midian. Compare with feminine Reba.
Girl/Female
Indian
Gift
Boy/Male
Biblical
The fourth, a square, that lies or stoops down.
Girl/Female
Indian
Pretty
Boy/Male
Biblical
Pilgrimage, combat, dispute.
Biblical
a hill; cup
Female
English
Pet form of English Eugenia, GENA means "well born."
Girl/Female
Muslim
Pretty
Girl/Female
Hebrew American
Fourth born.
Girl/Female
Biblical, Dutch, German
A Hill; Cup
Girl/Female
Biblical
Bound, limit.
Girl/Female
Muslim
Gift
Girl/Female
Indian
Song
GEBA RIVER
GEBA RIVER
Boy/Male
Muslim
The Biblical Jacob is the English language equivalent.
Surname or Lastname
English
English : of uncertain origin; it could be a Scottish habitational name from Hughston in the Highland region but is more likely a variant spelling of Houston.
Boy/Male
Indian, Punjabi, Sikh
Loving Gem of God
Boy/Male
Hindu, Indian, Traditional
Wild Wind
Boy/Male
British, English
Counsel Power
Boy/Male
Tamil
Shayam Charan | à®·à¯à®¯à®¾à®®  சரணÂ
Lord Krishna
Girl/Female
Arabic, Muslim
Fair Complexion; Wife of the Prophet PBUH
Boy/Male
Arabic, Muslim
Slave of the Witness
Boy/Male
Tamil
Priceless (Celebrity Name: Anu Malik)
Boy/Male
Indian
Amazing
GEBA RIVER
GEBA RIVER
GEBA RIVER
GEBA RIVER
GEBA RIVER
n.
The side or bank of a river.
n.
The quality or state of being a river.
adv.
From a lower to a higher position, literally or figuratively; as, from a recumbent or sitting position; from the mouth, toward the source, of a river; from a dependent or inferior condition; from concealment; from younger age; from a quiet state, or the like; -- used with verbs of motion expressed or implied.
v. i.
To be native to, or live in, a certain district or region; as, the peba ranges from Texas to Paraguay.
n.
A traveler; -- applied in Canada to a man employed by the fur companies in transporting goods by the rivers and across the land, to and from the remote stations in the Northwest.
a.
Supplied with rivers; as, a well rivered country.
a.
Not divided; not separated or disunited; unbroken; whole; continuous; as, plains undivided by rivers or mountains.
adv.
In a high degree; to no small extent; exceedingly; excessively; extremely; as, a very great mountain; a very bright sum; a very cold day; the river flows very rapidly; he was very much hurt.
v. i.
To hawk by the side of a river; to fly hawks at river fowl.
n.
Any armadillo of the family Tatusiidae, of which the peba and mule armadillo are examples. Also used adjectively.
n. pl.
A tribe of North American Indians formerly living on the Neuse and Tar rivers in North Carolina. They were conquered in 1713, after which the remnant of the tribe joined the Five Nations, thus forming the Six Nations. See Six Nations, under Six.
v. t.
To pass or cross by wading; as, he waded /he rivers and swamps.
a.
Having rivers; as, a rivery country.
n.
The peba.
n.
High land; ground elevated above the meadows and intervals which lie on the banks of rivers, near the sea, or between hills; land which is generally dry; -- opposed to lowland, meadow, marsh, swamp, interval, and the like.
n.
An armadillo (Tatusia novemcincta) which is found from Texas to Paraguay; -- called also tatouhou.
n.
Any edentate animal if the family Dasypidae, peculiar to America. The body and head are incased in an armor composed of small bony plates. The armadillos burrow in the earth, seldom going abroad except at night. When attacked, they curl up into a ball, presenting the armor on all sides. Their flesh is good food. There are several species, one of which (the peba) is found as far north as Texas. See Peba, Poyou, Tatouay.
n.
Fig.: A large stream; copious flow; abundance; as, rivers of blood; rivers of oil.