bombora

bom·bor·a

B b

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [bom-bawr-uh]
- /bɒmˈbɔr ə/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [bom-bawr-uh]
- /bɒmˈbɔr ə/

Definitions of bombora word

noun bombora a submerged reef 3
noun bombora a turbulent area of sea over such a reef 3
noun bombora a hidden reef of rocks. 1
noun bombora a dangerous eddy over such a reef. 1
noun bombora (Australia) A shallow isolated piece of reef located a distance offshore. 0

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Origin of bombora

First appearance:

before 1930

One of the 10% newest English words

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

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Parts of speech for Bombora

noun

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adverb

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preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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bombora popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 46% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 52% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

bombora usage trend in Literature

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