Etymology

corniche

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Today it means: A road built on a ledge (cliff), especially along water (a river, sea, etc). Full definition →

French corniche
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  1. French · derived fromcorniche“ledge”
  2. English todaycorniche

From French corniche (“ledge”). See also cornice.

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