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litoraneo

coastal

adjective lee-toh-RAH-neh-oh Rare

Origin: From Latin litoraneus, from litus (shore).

Usage Note

Litoraneo describes anything pertaining to the coast or shoreline — strada litoranea (coastal road), zona litoranea (coastal zone). It is used almost exclusively as an adjective. The related noun for the coastline itself is il litorale.

Examples

"La strada litoranea offriva una vista mozzafiato."

Natural Translation

The coastal road offered a breathtaking view.

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