noun
lough
A lake, especially in Ireland.
The calm lough reflects the hills along its shores.
Etymology
The Irish source names a lake or similar enclosed body of water. This English use retains the inland-water meaning familiar in Irish place-names.
More examples
- We rent a cottage beside a lough in Ireland.
- Trout swim in the clear waters of the lough.
- The trail passes two small loughs before reaching the village.
Forms
lough · loughs
Similar words
- lake
- The usual American term, without a particular connection to Ireland.