English
Etymology
Named by the local fishermen who first encoutered them (quote below).
Noun
wonky hole
- AU A type of undersea hole or spring on the w:Great Barrier Reef|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. — w:Australian Broadcasting Commission|Australian Broadcasting Commission Catalyst program, 18 May 2006 (transcript)
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