"Corniches" Natural Recordings by Native Speakers
Noun: A corniche is a type of architectural feature, typically found on buildings, where a curved cornice or molded coping projects from the top of a wall or facade, often decorated with ornate designs or carvings. It can also refer to a narrow coastal road or promenade, often with a scenic view, as in the French Riviera's Grand Corniche.
A delicate annual flowering plant, Centaurea cyanus, characterized by its bright blue flowers and a slender stem, often used as an ornamental plant in gardens.
Cornicular refers to something that is shaped like a horn or tusk, or resembling a horn or tusk in shape or form. It can also refer to a horn-like projection or a part that resembles a horn.
The adjective "corniculate" refers to something that has a horn-like shape or resembles a horn. It can also describe a sound that resembles the lowing of a cow or the braying of a donkey. In medical terminology, the term "corniculate" describes a small cartilaginous structure in the larynx (voice box) that resembles a horn.
Cornification is a medical term that refers to the process of developing or forming keratin, a type of protein, into the characteristic corn-like structures or nodules that appear on the skin, usually in response to irritation, inflammation, or injury. It is often seen in conditions such as psoriasis, eczema, and other skin disorders.