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houb

nounsea

shallow tidal lagoon at voe head

a shallow tidal lagoon or pool at the inland head of a voe

Example in use

Wi gaed oot tae fish in the houb.

Pronunciation

Say it like this

/HOOB/

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Origin & context

scotsolderneutral

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