ريل
Gulf Arabic
Etymology 1
From Arabic رِجْل (rijl), from Proto-Semitic *rigl-.
Pronunciation
- (Kuwait) IPA(key): /riːl/
Noun
ريل • (rīl) f (dual ريلين (rīlēn), plural رْيول (ryūl))
- leg, foot
Usage notes
Usually used in the plural even when referring to a pair of foots.
Etymology 2
From Arabic رَجُل (rajul, “man”). Doublet of رَيّال (rayyāl, “man”).
Pronunciation
- (Kuwait) IPA(key): /ˈrəjɪl/
Noun
رَيِل • (rayil) m (plural رِياييل (riyāyīl))
- husband
- Synonym: زوج (zōj)