Meaning
A shallow isolated piece of reef located a distance offshore.
Etymology
Origin: Indigenous languages
From Australian Aboriginal, most likely Dharug bumbora (“a current off Dobroyd Head, Port Jackson”).
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
NYT Puzzle Appearances
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