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Ness

/nˈɛs/
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(noun) A promontory; a cape or headland. (Frequently used as a suffix in placenames.)

Is the Loch Ness monster real or is it just an elaborate hoax?
The Loch Ness monster is an urban myth.
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The suffix -____ is often added to adjectives to form abstract nouns in English.

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