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barachois

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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  • UK: /ˌbæɹəˈʃwɑː/
  • /ˌbæɹəˈʃwɑ/ without the Mary–marry–merry merger
  • /ˌbɛɹəˈʃwɑ/ Mary–marry–merry merger
  • /ˌbeɹəˈʃwɑ/ Mary–marry–merry merger

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noun

Meaning 1

A coastal lagoon partially or totally separated from the ocean by a sand or shingle bar.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: Atlantic-Canada

Qualifier: Saint Pierre and Miquelon

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

From French barachois, from Basque barratxoa (“little bar”).