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cliff

nounfemininetécnico/fɐˈlɛzjɐ/low

fa·le·si·a

Definition

A steep rock face, especially at the edge of the sea.
The white cliffs of Dover are a famous landmark.
They built a lighthouse on the cliff.
Common collocations
sea cliffcliff facecliff topcliff erosion

Etymology

Do latim 'phalesia', do grego 'phalesia' (rochedo, penhasco).