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= Riphaean . Frequently in "Rhipaean mountains".
Early 18th century. From classical Latin Rīpaeus, Rhīpaeus and its etymon ancient Greek ?ιπα?ο? of or belonging to the Rhipaean mountains (from ??παι, name of a mythical mountain range + -α?ο?, suffix forming adjectives) + -an.