English Explanatory Dictionary

turlough

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A temporary lake in an area of limestone, filled by rising groundwater during the rainy winter season.

Pronunciation

/ˈtɜː.lɒx/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-turlough.wav

Word forms

turlough turloughs

Etymology

From Irish tur (“dry”) + loch (“lake”).

Synonyms

vernal pool
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