Riss

German (Berlin)

/ʀɪs/

noun
Definitions
  • fissure, crack
  • rift, split, tear
  • prey killed by a predatory animal

Etymology

Inherited from Middle High German riss inherited from Old High German riz.

Origin

Old High German

riz

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