What is another word for lough?

Pronunciation: [lˈʌf] (IPA)

Lough is a word predominantly used in Ireland to denote a lake or a sea inlet. However, there are several synonyms for the word lough that can be used interchangeably in different contexts. These include: loch (used predominantly in Scotland), tarn (used for a small mountain lake), mere (used for a small, shallow lake), pond (used for a small, artificial water body), reservoir (used for large water storage), and basin (used for a natural depression that holds water). While these words may differ in their size, character, and geographical location, they all refer to bodies of water that have a unique environmental and cultural significance.

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    • Proper noun, singular
      loch.

What are the hypernyms for Lough?

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What are the hyponyms for Lough?

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  • hyponyms for lough (as nouns)

Usage examples for Lough

As soon as its water touched him he assumed the form of a goose, and he went swimming over the surface of the lough, and disappeared on Garrod Island.
"The Fairy-Faith in Celtic Countries"
W. Y. Evans Wentz
The curious custom among early Irish Christians, of retiring for a time to a cave, seems to show the lasting into historical times of the pagan cave-ritual now surviving at lough Derg only.
"The Fairy-Faith in Celtic Countries"
W. Y. Evans Wentz
The lough is still enchanted, but once in seven years the spell passes off it, and it then appears like dry land to any one that is fortunate enough to behold it.
"The Fairy-Faith in Celtic Countries"
W. Y. Evans Wentz

Related words: lake, loughborough, lough neagh, lough corrib

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