bombora

[ bom-bawr-uh ]

noun

, Australian.

1. a hidden reef of rocks.
2. a dangerous eddy over such a reef.

bombora

/ bɒmˈbɔːrə /

noun

1. a submerged reef
2. a turbulent area of sea over such a reef

Word History and Origins

Origin of bombora¹

1930–35; perhaps < Dharuk bumbora name of a current off Dobroyde Head, Port Jackson

Word History and Origins

Origin of bombora¹

from a native Australian language