Corniche

/kɔːrˈniːʃ/ noun

Definition

A scenic road, often built along a coastline or mountainside, that offers beautiful views.

Etymology

From French corniche, derived from Italian cornice and Latin coronis meaning 'curved.' The term originally described the curved path of a road following coastal or mountain contours.

Kelly Says

Corniches are famous in places like the French Riviera and Lebanon—they're roads engineered to hug dramatic cliffs while giving you incredible vistas!

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