bombora
American
[bom-bawr-uh]
/ bɒmˈbɔr ə /
noun
Australian.
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a hidden reef of rocks.
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a dangerous eddy over such a reef.
bombora
British
/ bɒmˈbɔːrə /
noun
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a submerged reef
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a turbulent area of sea over such a reef
Etymology
Origin of bombora
1930–35; perhaps < Dharuk bumbora name of a current off Dobroyde Head, Port Jackson
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