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Definition of buttermilk falls
buttermilk falls
• noun
1
American A prominent cascading waterfall and corresponding state park located in Ithaca, New York, named for the foaming, frothy appearance of its descending waters.
2
American Any of several other North American waterfalls, such as those in New Jersey or Pennsylvania, characterized by turbulent, white water that resembles churned buttermilk.
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Buttermilk falls. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/buttermilk-falls