seacliff

English

noun
Definitions
  • A cliff that abuts the sea, formed by sea erosion.

Etymology

Inherited from Middle English sæclif inherited from Old English sǣclif (cliff by the sea, seacliff) compound from English sea + English cliff.

Origin

English

cliff

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