Contra Costa in English

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Etymology: From Spanish Contra Costa (literally “opposite coast”), from contra + costa. Etymology templates: {{bor|en|es|Contra Costa|lit=opposite coast}} Spanish Contra Costa (literally “opposite coast”) Head templates: {{en-proper-noun}} Contra Costa

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"Contra Costa" meaning in English

Proper name