1
chiefly Ireland
: lake
2
chiefly Ireland
: a bay or inlet of the sea
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On the shores of Belfast's lough, The Culloden Estate and Spa is a serene escape from the buzzy city scene.
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Ciara McQuillan, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 May 2022
Ciara McQuillan, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 May 2022
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“Lough.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lough. Accessed 8 Oct. 2024.
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