lagoon

Definition of lagoon

la`goon´   Pronunciation: lå`gŌn´
n.1.A shallow sound, channel, pond, or lake, especially one into which the sea flows; as, the lagoons of Venice.
2.A lake in a coral island, often occupying a large portion of its area, and usually communicating with the sea. See Atoll.
Lagoon island
a coral island consisting of a narrow reef encircling a lagoon.

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artificial lake, bayou lake, cistern, dam, dead water, dike, etang, farm pond, fishpond, freshwater lake, glacial lake, inland sea, laguna, lake, lakelet, landlocked water, linn, loch, lough, mere, millpond, millpool, nyanza, oxbow lake, plash, pond, pondlet, pool, puddle, reservoir, salina, salt pond, stagnant water, standing water, still water, sump, tank, tarn, tidal pond, volcanic lake, water hole, water pocket, well
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