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Definition of dontefossen
dontefossen
/ˈdɒn.təˌfɒs.ən/
don · te · fos · sen
dontefossen Lexical Profile
CEFR
C2
Grade
12
Tier
3
Usage
Rare
• noun
1
A prominent waterfall located in the Romsdalen valley of Møre og Romsdal county, Norway, recognized for its substantial multi-tiered drop fed by the Døntelva river.
Example
"During the spring melt, the immense power of Dontefossen can be seen cascading down the steep cliffs of Romsdalen."
Word Nuance & Usage
Often spelled 'Døntefossen' in native Norwegian contexts, referring specifically to the waterfall's definite form ('the Dønte waterfall').
Word Origin & Etymology
Derived from Norwegian, combining 'Dønte' (referring to the local Døntelva river) with 'foss' (waterfall) and the definite suffix '-en'.
Cite this Entry
Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Dontefossen. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 15, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/dontefossen