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bombora

American  
[bom-bawr-uh] / bɒmˈbɔr ə /

noun

Australian.

  1. a hidden reef of rocks.

  2. a dangerous eddy over such a reef.

bombora British  
/ bɒmˈbɔːrə /

noun

  1. a submerged reef

  2. a turbulent area of sea over such a reef

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Etymology

Origin of bombora

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

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