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Definition of glymur
glymur
/ˈɡlɪm.ər/
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glymur Lexical Profile
CEFR
C1
Grade
9
Tier
3
Usage
Rare
• noun
1
The second-highest waterfall in Iceland, cascading 198 meters down a steep canyon in the Hvalfjörður fjord region on the river Botnsá.
Example
"During our summer trip to Iceland, we embarked on a challenging hike up the canyon to get a breathtaking view of Glymur."
• Rhymes for glymur
Word Origin & Etymology
From the Icelandic word 'glymur', meaning 'echo', 'ringing', or 'clash', which stems from Old Norse 'glymr' (noise, clash). It references the loud, echoing sound of the cascading water.
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Glymur. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 14, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/glymur