lough

• Nom désignant un lac ou un bras de mer long et étroit, souvent partiellement fermé, particulièrement en Irlande.

A noun referring to a long, narrow, nearly landlocked cove or a lake, particularly in Ireland.

1. Irish lakeB2formalbritish

   A lake or a long, narrow, nearly landlocked inlet of the sea in Ireland.

   lough (lac irlandais)

   • Lough Neagh is the largest lake in the British Isles.
   • The fishermen set out early on the calm waters of the lough.
   • The castle ruins overlook a beautiful lough in County Kerry.

   Synonymesinletlakeloch

2. Sea inletB2formalbritish

   A long, narrow, nearly landlocked cove or inlet of the sea, especially in Ireland.

   Lough (inlet de mer)

   • The boat sailed into the sheltered waters of the lough.
   • Lough Swilly is a famous sea lough in County Donegal.
   • The coastal path offers stunning views of the lough.

   Synonymesfirthfjordinletloch