river-like Definition

river
noun

1. geol.
A large permanent stream of water, originating at a source and flowing along a fixed course, usually into a lake or the sea at its mouth. Also used as an adjective.
Example: rivermouth
Example: riverboat
Thesaurus: stream, creek (US), waterway, tributary, flow, course, estuary, current, rivulet, brook.
2. An abundant or plentiful stream or flow of something.

Example: a river of wine
Example: rivers of tears
Thesaurus: flood, rush, surge, flow.

Derivative: rivered
adj

Watered by rivers.

Derivative: riverless
adj

Derivative: river-like
adj

Derivative: rivery
adj

Etymology: 13c: from French riviere, from Latin riparius, from ripa riverbank.