literal / littoral [ˈlɪtɜrəl]
literal – adj. & n. – adj. – 1. characterized by the use of letters; 2. of an exact sense or wording; 3. free from figures of speech; n. – 1. a word or symbol which defines itself; 2. a misprint
littoral – adj. & n. – adj. – pertaining to a shore; n. – an area lying along the shoreline