Anyone who grew up in suburbia is very familiar with the French phrase "cul-de-sac," referring to a road that ends in a circle. What is the literal meaning of the expression in English?

The term cul-de-sac is often used interchangeably in the United States for a "dead end." Cul-de-sacs typically have a circular terminus, allowing for an easy way to turn around at the end of the road. However, the phrase literally means "bag bottom."

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