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turlough

British  
/ 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

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Etymology

Origin of turlough

C17: from Irish tur dry + lough

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It includes the Pantllyn Turlough, the only known turlough lake on the UK mainland.

From BBC • Sep. 17, 2021

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