curragh

/ˈkɜrə/
noun
  1. A marshy or boggy area of land, especially in Ireland; also an alternative spelling of 'currach' (a type of boat).
    • The old map showed a large curragh west of the village.
    • The sheep grazed on the damp curragh near the river.
    • We walked carefully across the curragh to avoid sinking into the mud.
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