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corniche — n. (in full corniche road) 1 a road cut into the edge of a cliff etc. 2 a coastal road with wide views. Etymology: F: see CORNICE … Useful english dictionary
Road — This article is about a route, thoroughfare or way that supports travel by a means of conveyance. For a place outside a harbor where a ship can lie at anchor, see Roadstead. For public roads, see Highway. For other routes, see thoroughfare. For… … Wikipedia
Corniche (disambiguation) — Corniche is a type of a road running by a mountain side or by a headland. Corniche may also refer to: Corniche (Alexandria) in Alexandria Corniche Beirut in Beirut Dubai Corniche in Dubai Doha Corniche in Doha Jeddah Corniche in Jeddah Corniche… … Wikipedia
Corniche Suites Hotel — (Кувейт,Кувейт) Категория отеля: 4 звездочный отель Адрес: Arabian Gulf Road, Salmiya … Каталог отелей
Corniche — Not to be confused with Cornice. For other uses, see Corniche (disambiguation). Storm King Mountain, as seen from across the Hudson River. A corniche carrying NY State Rte 218 is visible on the left … Wikipedia
Corniche des Crêtes — The Corniche des Crêtes is a picturesque and narrow coastal road in the south of France, winding from Cassis to La Ciotat along the Mediterranean shore. The road was opened to traffic in 1969 and it leads along the Falaises (high cliffs) up to… … Wikipedia
Corniche (Alexandria) — Alexandria at the Corniche The Corniche (الكرنيش Al Kurnīsh) is a waterfront promenade corniche in Alexandria, Egypt, running along the Eastern Harbour. It is one of the major corridors for traffic in Alexandria. The Corniche is formally… … Wikipedia
corniche — /kawr nish, kawr neesh /, n. a winding road cut into the side of a steep hill or along the face of a coastal cliff. [1830 40; < F, by ellipsis from route de corniche, route en corniche (corniche rock ledge < It; see CORNICE)] * * * … Universalium
corniche — cor•niche [[t]ˈkɔr nɪʃ, kɔrˈniʃ[/t]] n. civ trs a winding road cut into the side of a steep hill or along the face of a coastal cliff • Etymology: 1830–40; < F, by ellipsis from route de corniche, route en corniche (corniche rock ledge <… … From formal English to slang
road — I (New American Roget s College Thesaurus) n. way, path, track, passage, highway, roadway, thoroughfare, trail; anchorage. See abode. II (Roget s IV) n. 1. [A strip prepared for travel] Syn. path, way, highway, roadway, street, avenue,… … English dictionary for students
