Slough
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British pronunciation/slˈaʊ/
American pronunciation/ˈsɫəf/

Definition & Meaning of "slough"

to slough
01

to shed or cast off of old skin, scales, feathers, or horns, typically as part of a natural growth

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to slough definition and meaning
Slough
01

any outer covering that can be shed or cast off (such as the cast-off skin of a snake)

02

a stagnant or slow-moving channel or inlet, often connected to a larger body of water, such as a marsh, swamp, or backwater

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The wildlife refuge was teeming with birds nesting along the slough.
In the rainy season, the slough expanded and connected with neighboring wetlands.
Fishermen favored the slough for its calm waters and abundant fish population.
03

a hollow filled with mud

04

necrotic tissue; a mortified or gangrenous part or mass

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