Search Dictionary
Definition of dontefossen
dontefossen
/ˈdɒn.təˌfɒs.ən/
don · te · fos · sen
dontefossen Lexical Profile
CEFR
C2
Grade
12
Tier
3
Usage
Rare
Syllables
4
• 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.
Word Nuance & Usage
Often spelled 'Døntefossen' in native Norwegian contexts, referring specifically to the waterfall's definite form ('the Dønte waterfall').
Cite this Entry
Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Dontefossen. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/dontefossen