
Lough
Irish Context
Often used in Irish locations, 'lough' refers to natural lakes or inlets.

Lough Neagh is the largest lough in the British Isles.
Pronunciation Hint
'Lough' is pronounced similar to 'lock.' Be careful not to confuse it with 'laugh'.

She learned to pronounce 'lough' correctly after visiting Ireland.
Cultural Landmark
In Ireland, many loughs are key landmarks and have historical or mythological significance.

We learned about the legends of the lough in our history class.
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