corniche

cor·niche

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [kawr-nish, kawr-neesh]
- /ˈkɔr nɪʃ, kɔrˈniʃ/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [kawr-nish, kawr-neesh]
- /ˈkɔr nɪʃ, kɔrˈniʃ/

Definitions of corniche word

noun corniche a coastal road, esp one built into the face of a cliff 3
noun corniche a roadway that winds along a cliff or steep slope 3
noun corniche a winding road cut into the side of a steep hill or along the face of a coastal cliff. 1
noun corniche A road cut into the edge of a cliff, especially one running along a coast. 1
noun corniche A road built on a ledge (cliff), especially along water (a river, sea, etc). 0

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Origin of corniche

First appearance:

before 1830

One of the 36% newest English words

1830-40; < French, by ellipsis from route de corniche, route en corniche (corniche rock ledge < Italian; see cornice)

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Parts of speech for Corniche

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corniche popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 69% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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