turlough
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Noun — A seasonal lake in a limestone area that fills with groundwater during the rainy season and dries out in summer.
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Etymology
From Irish tur ("dry") + loch ("lake") — literally a "dry lake."
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What does “turlough” mean?
The word “turlough” means a seasonal lake in a limestone area that fills with groundwater during the rainy season and dries out in summer. In plain terms, a lake found mainly in Ireland that appears in wet weather and disappears when the ground dries out, due to underlying limestone.
How do you pronounce “turlough”?
“Turlough” is pronounced TUR-lokh (/ˈtɜː.lɒx/ in IPA).
How do you use “turlough” in a sentence?
Here is “turlough” used in a sentence: “The turlough was full of water in winter but completely dry by August.”
What part of speech is “turlough”?
“Turlough” is a noun.
Where does the word “turlough” come from?
The word “turlough” comes from Irish. From Irish tur ("dry") + loch ("lake") — literally a "dry lake.".
