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English
Etymology
Borrowed from Khmer រៀល (riəl).
Noun
riel (plural riels)
- The monetary unit of Cambodia, equivalent to 100 sen or 10 kak. Symbol: ៛
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French
Noun
riel m (plural riels)
- riel
Middle English
Adjective
riel
- Alternative form of ryal
Spanish
Etymology
Borrowed from Catalan riell (“bar”).
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /ˈrjel/
- Rhymes: -el
- Syllabification: riel
Noun
riel m (plural rieles)
- (rail transport) rail, track
- Synonyms: carril, raíl
- riel conductor ― third rail
- riel de toma ― third rail
- riel de guía ― guardrail; guide rail
- ingot, bar
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