Etymology

Contra Costa County

Today it means: One of 58 counties in California, United States. County seat: Martinez. Full definition →

Spanish Contra Costa
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  1. Spanish · borrowed fromContra Costa
  2. English todayContra Costa County

From Spanish Contra Costa (literally “opposite coast”).

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