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Riv⋅i⋅er⋅a

  [riv-ee-air-uh; for 1 also It. ree-vye-rah]
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1. a resort area along the Mediterranean coast, extending from Saint Tropez, in SE France, to La Spezia, in NW Italy. Côte d'Azur.
2. (often lowercase) any similar coastal resort area: the Florida riviera.
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Riv·i·er·a   (rĭv'ē-ěr'ə, rē-vyě'rä)   
A narrow coastal region between the Alps and the Mediterranean Sea extending from southeast France to northwest Italy. The Riviera, known as the Côte d'Azur in France, is a popular resort area noted for its flowers grown for use in perfumery.
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Cultural Dictionary

Riviera

Narrow strip of land in southeastern France and northwestern Italy on the Mediterranean Sea, also including Monaco. Cannes, Monte Carlo, and Nice are three of its best-known towns and cities.

Note: Its scenic beauty and mild climate make it a popular vacation area.
Note: The French Riviera is also called the Côte d'Azur (the azure coast).
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Word Origin & History

Riviera 
"Mediterranean seacoast around Genoa," 1632, from It., lit. "bank, shore" (see river). In extended use, the coast from Marseilles to La Spezia, which became popular 19c. as a winter resort.
Online Etymology Dictionary, © 2001 Douglas Harper
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