lough
noun
ˈläk 
ˈläḵ
ˈläḵ 1
chiefly Ireland : lake
2
chiefly Ireland : a bay or inlet of the sea
Word History
Etymology
Middle English, of Celtic origin; akin to Old Irish loch lake; akin to Latin lacus lake — more at lake
First Known Use
14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1
lough
noun
as in loch
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
- loch
- lake
- pond
- tarn
- lagoon
- reservoir
- well
- puddle
- water hole
- stank
- basin
- billabong
- mere
- pool
- pothole
- sinkhole
- swimming pool
- hole
