slough
Definitions
Noun
- Necrotic tissue; a mortified or gangrenous part or mass
- A hollow filled with mud
- A stagnant swamp (especially as part of a bayou)
- Any outer covering that can be shed or cast off (such as the cast-off skin of a snake)
Verb
- Cast off hair, skin, horn, or feathers
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Term
Definitions: 5
Fragments: 2
Sound Alikes: 4
Spelled Like: 20
Words that Follow: 0
Words that Precede: 0
Statistically Associated: 0
Consonant Matches: 2
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📰 This Word in the News:
Up to 20 tonnes of firework rubbish could be cleared from Slough by end of week
Nov 9, 2026 Maidenhead Advertiser
Nov 9, 2026 Maidenhead Advertiser
‘Slough is like an experiment’: Europe’s largest datacentre hub leaves town sweltering | Extreme heat
Jun 26, 2026 The Guardian
Jun 26, 2026 The Guardian
Duchess of Sussex withdraws from making speech following father's arrest
Nov 10, 2026 Slough Observer
Nov 10, 2026 Slough Observer
Buckinghamshire and Berkshire among areas facing yellow fog warning tonight
Nov 8, 2026 Bucks Free Press
Nov 8, 2026 Bucks Free Press