Adriatic
Americanadjective
noun
adjective
noun
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These trees are associated with mountainous terrain and are characteristic of the north-eastern Adriatic coast, where the mountain ranges of Istria and Dalmatia lie relatively close to the sea.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 21, 2026
The river’s retreat makes it vulnerable to the incursion of sea water from the Adriatic, posing a threat to crops.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 18, 2026
If I close my eyes, I’m on a sun-baked patio overlooking the Adriatic Sea and not semi-rushing my way out the door to work.
From Salon ● Jun. 11, 2026
The coastal lagoon on the southern Adriatic coact is home to many migratory birds, including flamingos.
From Barron's ● Jun. 6, 2026
To reach Epirus, all they had to do was go straight east—over the Apennines and across the Adriatic Sea.
From "The House of Hades" by Rick Riordan
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