| rainforest |
a dense forest of evergreens and heavy undergrowth in a tropical area that receives abundant rainfall throughout the year. |
| rain gauge |
an instrument that collects and measures the amount of rainfall in a specific time and place. |
| rainmaker |
one who causes or attempts to cause rain to fall, either by scientific or by magical methods. |
| rain or shine |
whether it rains or not. [2 definitions] |
| rainproof |
keeping rain out; unaffected by rain; waterproof. [2 definitions] |
| rain shadow |
the lee side of a mountainous barrier, which receives little or no precipitation. |
| rainstorm |
a storm that includes a rainfall. |
| rainwater |
water that has collected or been collected directly from falling rain. |
| rainwear |
waterproof or water-repellent clothing for wearing in the rain. |
| rainy |
characterized by or having rain. |
| rainy day |
a potential time of need or emergency, esp. of economic distress. |
| raise |
to elevate to a higher position; lift. [15 definitions] |
| raised |
having a surface design in relief; embossed. [2 definitions] |
| raise hob with |
to cause a commotion; disrupt; trouble. |
| raise the devil |
cause a loud commotion; protest loudly. |
| raisin |
a sweet grape that has been dried for use as food. |
| raison d'état |
reason of state (French); a political or diplomatic justification or reason. |
| raison d'être |
(French) reason or justification for existence. |
| raj |
in India, a king, or his rule, reign, or dominion. |
| rajah |
in the Indian subcontinent or the East Indies, a king, prince, chief, or other dignitary. |
| Rajput |
a member of a Hindu people claiming descent from a former ruling caste of northern India and known for their military spirit. |