The Arabic word khor, for a ravine that connects to the sea, is often translated as what Norwegian word also used in English?

Think of Norway’s geography.

And by the way, did you know that among the many types of inlets—firth, ria, bayou, bight—stands the mighty seapoose? A seapoose is, very specifically, a shallow inlet along the shore of Long Island—you know, as in that old Southampton idiom “Any seapoose in a storm.”

See you tomorrow!

Drew Goins is a senior editor focused on trivia and other creative projects. Before joining The Atlantic in 2025, Drew was a newsletter writer and editor for The Washington Post’s Opinions section—as well as a 10-game player on the quiz show Jeopardy.

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The Arabic word khor, for a ravine that connects to the sea, is often translated as what Norwegian word also used in English?

Think of Norway’s geography.

See you tomorrow!

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