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tombolo

noun tom·bo·lo \ ˈtōm-bə-ˌlō , ˈtäm- \

Definition of tombolo

plural tombolos

: a sand or gravel bar connecting an island with the mainland or another island

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Recent storms have made the tombolo weaker, so currents are increasing within the lagoon, but the beach still remains a safe bet for families.

— timbers kauai, The Seattle Times, "Discover Kauai’s hidden gems," 18 Sep. 2017

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Origin and Etymology of tombolo

Italian, from Latin tumulus mound, tumulus

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