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Definition of eyjafjallajokull
eyjafjallajokull
/ˌeɪ.jəˌfjæt.ləˈjɜː.kʊl/
ey · ja · fjal · la · jo · kull
eyjafjallajokull Lexical Profile
CEFR
C2
Grade
9
Tier
3
Usage
Rare
• noun
1
An ice cap and underlying stratovolcano located in southern Iceland, widely known for its 2010 eruption that caused massive disruption to European air travel.
Example
"The eruption of Eyjafjallajokull in 2010 sent a massive ash cloud across Europe, grounding thousands of flights for several days."
Word Nuance & Usage
Notoriously difficult for non-Icelandic speakers to pronounce, this geographical term gained global notoriety due to its 2010 eruption which heavily disrupted international air traffic.
Word Origin & Etymology
From Icelandic 'Eyjafjallajökull', literally meaning 'glacier (jökull) of the mountains (fjalla) of the islands (eyja)', referring to the nearby Westman Islands.
Cite this Entry
Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Eyjafjallajokull. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 15, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/eyjafjallajokull