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löragub

nounsea

thick frothy sea-foam in strait

Thick, frothy sea-foam swept into a narrow strait or voe by heavy seas.

Example in use

Da boat couldna pass da voe o löragub.

Pronunciation

Say it like this

/LUR-uh-GUB/

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Origin & context

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