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Definition of glomma

glomma

/ˈɡlɑː.mə/
glom · ma
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glomma Lexical Profile

• noun

1

The longest and most voluminous river in Norway, flowing southward from the highlands of Trøndelag and emptying into the Skagerrak strait at Fredrikstad.

Example

"During our tour of Scandinavia, we followed the winding course of the Glomma through the forested valleys of eastern Norway."

• Rhymes for glomma

• Nearby Words

globularia
glockenspiel
glomach
glomma
gloriosa
glory bower
glory lily

Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from the Old Norse name 'Glaumr' (meaning 'noisy' or 'uproar') or 'Glåma' (meaning 'pale' or 'white'), reflecting the river's character or glacial coloring.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Glomma. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 14, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/glomma
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