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Definition of glomach
glomach
/ˈɡlɒm.ək/
glo · mach
glomach Lexical Profile
CEFR
C2
Grade
12
Tier
3
Usage
Rare
• noun
1
Scottish A prominent waterfall situated in a remote, steep-sided chasm in the Scottish Highlands of Ross-shire, recognized as one of the tallest waterfalls in the United Kingdom.
Example
"The hikers endured a challenging trek through the misty landscape to reach the dramatic drop of the Falls of Glomach."
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Word Origin & Etymology
Derived from the Scottish Gaelic word 'glòmach', meaning 'gloomy', 'hazy', or 'precipitous', a fitting description for the dark, mist-filled gorge containing the famous Scottish waterfall.
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Glomach. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 14, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/glomach