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tombolo

Pronunciation: /ˈtɒmbələʊ/
Definition of tombolo

noun (plural tombolos)

  • a bar of sand or shingle joining an island to the mainland.

Origin:

late 19th century: from Italian, literally 'sand dune'

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Definition of tombolo in the US English dictionary
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