noun
lough
Lough (noun) means a lake or a long, narrow inlet, particularly in Ireland.
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A lake or a long, narrow inlet, particularly in Ireland.
"A study showing that the temperature of the lough’s water has risen 1C since 1995, however, suggests that climate change and clearer waters as a result of an invasive zebra mussel species may also be contributing factors."
— Tommy Greene, Lough Neagh ‘dying in plain sight’ due to vast algal blooms (2023)
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Etymology
Borrowed from Irish loch (from Old Irish loch), from Proto-Celtic *loku ("lake, pool"), which ultimately goes back to Proto-Indo-European *lókus ("pond, pool"). A doublet of lay, loch, and Looe.
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What is the meaning of lough?
"lough" (noun) means a lake or a long, narrow inlet, particularly in Ireland.
What is another word for lough?
Other words for "lough" include loch.
