bombora

[ bom-bawr-uh ]

nounAustralian.
  1. a hidden reef of rocks.

  2. a dangerous eddy over such a reef.

Origin of bombora

1
1930–35; perhaps <Dharuk bumbora name of a current off Dobroyde Head, Port Jackson

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British Dictionary definitions for bombora

bombora

/ (bɒmˈbɔːrə) /


nounAustralian
  1. a submerged reef

  2. a turbulent area of sea over such a reef

Origin of bombora

1
from a native Australian language

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