Definitions For Rivel

Etymology 1

From Middle English rivelen, from {{inh, en, ang, rifelan}}, riflian, t=to wrinkle, from a frequentative form of {{der, en, gem-pro, *ribjōną, t=to wrap; wind; roll; twist; coil}}, equivalent to {{af, en, rive, -le, alt2=-el, pos2=frequentative suffix}}. Related to {{cog, non, rifja, t=to rake (hay) into rows or furrows}}.

Pronunciation

(UK) /ˈɹɪvəl/

Verb

rivell (intransitive) To shrivel, wrinkle (up). (transitive) To cause to be wrinkled, to shrivel.

Noun

RIVEL (plural RIVELs) (obsolete) A wrinkle; a rimple. : (Holland)

Etymology 2

Probably from ({{der, en, pdc, -}}, from) Palatine {{der, en, gmw-rfr, Riwwel}}, Ribbel, Riebel (compare {{m+, gmw-vog, Rievel}}, Ribel, Riebel).

Noun

RIVEL (plural RIVELs) (US) A kind of small dumpling made from egg and wheat flour, often eaten in soup, especially among the pennsylvania dutch and other Germans.

Anagrams

Elvir, Liver, ervil, levir, liver, livre, viler

Is Rivel a Scrabble Word?

Words With Friends NO
Scrabble US NO
Scrabble UK YES
English International (SOWPODS) YES
Scrabble Global YES
Enable1 Dictionary NO

Points in Different Games

Scrabble
8
Words with Friends
10

The word Rivel is worth 8 points in Scrabble and 10 points in Words with Friends

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