Littoral
/ˈlɪt.ər.əl/noun
Relating to or situated on the shore of the sea or a lake.
Did you know?The term 'littoral' comes from Latin 'littoralis', meaning 'of the shore', invoking the idea of boundaries between land and water, often linked to mystical transformations.
Etymological Timeline
Latin
Latin
littoralis
“of or belonging to the shore”
Old French
Old French
littoral
“pertaining to the coast or shore”
14th Century
Middle English
littoral
“relating to the shores or coasts”
Modern English
English
littoral
“pertaining to coastal regions or the shore of a sea or lake.”
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