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bombora

[ bom-bawr-uh ]

noun

, Australian.
  1. a hidden reef of rocks.
  2. a dangerous eddy over such a reef.

bombora

/ bɒmˈbɔːrə /

noun

  1. a submerged reef
  2. a turbulent area of sea over such a reef

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Word History and Origins

Origin of bombora1

1930–35; perhaps < Dharuk bumbora name of a current off Dobroyde Head, Port Jackson

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Word History and Origins

Origin of bombora1

from a native Australian language

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