Cliffed

/ˈklɪft/ adjective

Definition

Having cliffs; characterized by or bordered by cliffs.

Etymology

From 'cliff' (Old English 'clif,' from Proto-Germanic, related to 'cleave' meaning to split) + '-ed' (adjective-forming suffix meaning 'having' or 'provided with').

Kelly Says

The term 'cliffed coastlines' describes some of Earth's most dramatic geography—like the Cliffs of Dover or Iceland's black basalt walls—where vertical rock faces meet the sea, creating landscapes that feel almost alien.

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