costa

cos-ta · noun

imported

Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    (anatomy) A rib or rib-like structure.

  2. 2.

    (in place names) Coast, often found in Spanish-influenced geographical names.

  3. 3.

    A common surname of Spanish, Portuguese, or Italian origin.

Forms

plural: costas

Related words

See also: coast, rib
Synonyms: coast, rib

Etymology

From Latin and Spanish "costa" meaning "rib" or "coast, side."