Lough

Pronunciation

• UK IPA: /lÉ’x/

Origin

From Irish loch, from Old Irish loch, from Proto-Celtic *lakus ("lake, pool"), from Proto-Indo-European *lakus ("pond, pool").

Full definition of lough

Noun

1. A lake or long, narrow inlet, especially in Ireland
• Outside, a freezing wind whips across Belfast lough and, in the distance, a film of snow lines the summit of the Cave Hill mountain ...
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Synonyms

• loch - used in Scotland, while lough is an Irish word

Anagrams

• ghoul