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Taal

Taal

1 8.2
A large freshwater lake in Batangas province, Philippines that surrounds a volcano
  • proper noun
: Taal
  • The beauty of Taal Lake attracts many tourists.

Examples

  • The fishermen on Taal rely on the lake for their daily catch.

  • Have you ever visited Taal?

  • Tourists enjoyed a boat ride across Taal to see the famous volcano in the center.

  • Many locals consider Taal a symbol of natural beauty in Batangas province.

  • Lake Taal is a popular destination for tourists visiting the Philippines.

  • The local fishermen often take their boats out on Taal to catch fresh fish.

  • Many visitors enjoy hiking around Taal Volcano, which offers stunning views.

Synonyms

Lake Tahoe
vsTaal
17 2.7

A large clear lake with fresh water on the border of Nevada and California popular for skiing and summer holidays

is known for surrounding a volcano rather than being mainly a resort
Lake Tsana
vsTaal
6.8

A large lake in northern Ethiopia that is the country's largest and the source of the Blue Nile

is known for surrounding a volcano rather than feeding a river

Compounds

Taal language
8.4

An official language of South Africa closely related to Dutch and Flemish

Surface Forms

Taal main

Etymology

The word Taal comes from the local Tagalog name for the area. The lake is called Taal because the famous volcano sits on an island in the middle of it, so the water and the mountain share the same name.