Mid 17th century; earliest use found in Thomas Blount (1618–1679), antiquary and lexicographer. From classical Latin rīpārius of or associated with riverbanks + -ous.
Definition of riparious in US English:
riparious
adjective
Ecology rare
Riparian.
Origin
Mid 17th century; earliest use found in Thomas Blount (1618–1679), antiquary and lexicographer. From classical Latin rīpārius of or associated with riverbanks + -ous.