slough

UK:^*UK and possibly other pronunciationsUK and possibly other pronunciations/slaʊ/, /ˈslʌf/

US:USA pronunciation: IPAUSA pronunciation: IPA/slaʊ/

US:USA pronunciation: respellingUSA pronunciation: respelling(slou, slo̅o̅ for 1; sluf for 2)

slough
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Synonyms:

quagmire, bog , marsh , swamp , quicksand, bilgewater, slush

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