🇯🇵Japanese Source WordCode: JA

小さな入り江

Pronunciation / Transliteration: chiisana irie

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Moyle/mɔɪl/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #15000 frequency
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🇯🇵 Example Sentence in Japanese:

"船は小さな入り江に避難した。"

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2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    A narrow inlet or bay, particularly one that is small and often sheltered.

    "The boat sailed into the moyle, seeking refuge from the storm."
  2. 2

    A geographical term used in specific regions to describe a particular type of coastal feature.

    "The fishermen preferred to dock in the moyle due to its calm waters."

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Synonyms (3)
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The term 'Moyle' is derived from the Old Norse word 'mǫll', meaning 'a small, narrow inlet or bay'. It has evolved through Middle English and is often associated with geographical features in coastal areas.

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