wonky hole

English

Etymology

Named by the local fishermen who first encountered them (see quotation below).

Pronunciation

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Noun

wonky hole (plural wonky holes)

1. (Australia) A type of undersea hole or spring on the Great Barrier Reef in Australia, out of which comes fresh water that has flowed underground from the land.
   • It was local fishermen who made the most startling seafloor discovery. Something unknown was snagging their nets and nearly capsizing their boats. And they called the mystery – wonky holes. — Australian Broadcasting Commission Catalyst program, 18 May 2006 (transcript)