turlough

/ ˈtɜːlɒx /

noun

1. a seasonal lake or pond: a low-lying area on limestone, esp in Ireland, that becomes flooded in wet weather by the upsurge of underlying ground water

Word History and Origins

Origin of turlough¹

C17: from Irish tur dry + lough

Example Sentences

Turlough, tur′loh, n. a shallow pond in Ireland, dry in summer.

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Turlough was interred in the old churchyard of Kilmainham, where the shaft of an ancient cross still marks the site.

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Eventually Turlough O'Connor was glad to make a truce with his opponents.

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Turlough, as usual, commenced by taking hostages, but he found serious opposition from the northern Hy-Nials.

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Turlough was unquestionably somewhat Spartan in his severities, if not Draconian in his administration of justice.

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