As "loch" is a common Gaelic word, it is found as the root of several Manx place names. [citation needed] The United States naval port of Pearl Harbor, on the south coast of the main Hawaiian island of Oʻahu, is one of a complex of sea inlets.

Middle English (Scots) louch, from Scottish Gaelic loch; akin to Latin lacus lake — more at lake

Nov 27, 2017 · A loch is a Scottish name for a large area of water that that can be narrowly or partially landlocked. The word Loch originates from an Insular Celtic group of languages that originated in Britain and Ireland.

Jan 30, 2023 · Lochs are a beautiful feature in Scotland’s landscapes. But what does loch mean & what’s the difference between a loch & a lake? Learn more with Rabbie’s.

LOCH definition: 1. in Scotland, a lake or inlet of the sea or ocean: 2. in Scotland, a lake or inlet of the sea or…. Learn more.

Loch Ness (/ ˌlɒx ˈnɛs /; Scottish Gaelic: Loch Nis [l̪ˠɔx ˈniʃ]) is a large freshwater loch in the Scottish Highlands. It takes its name from the River Ness, which flows from the northern end.

Jun 24, 2024 · A loch, on the other hand, is a term used in Scotland and Ireland to refer to a body of water, which can be either freshwater or a tidal inlet. The main distinction between the two lies in their geographical locations.

"We have a freshwater stream running through garden which goes from loch to sea so we very often see them around - just not in the kitchen."

Mar 7, 2025 · (both senses): lough (Britain, Ireland) (lake): lake (bay or arm of the sea): bay, firth, sea loch

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