Corniches

/kɔːrˈniːʃɪz/ noun

Definition

Plural form of corniche; multiple scenic roads built along coastlines or mountainsides.

Etymology

Plural of French corniche. The -s ending creates the plural, referring to multiple such scenic roads in different locations.

Kelly Says

The Corniche of Beirut and the roads along Monaco's coast are engineering marvels—they required blasting through rock faces to create those curves you drive on!

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