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Definition of grossglockner
grossglockner
/ˈɡroʊsˌɡlɒknər/
gross · glock · ner
grossglockner Lexical Profile
CEFR
C1
Grade
9
Tier
3
Usage
Rare
• noun
1
The highest mountain in Austria, located in the High Tauern range of the Central Eastern Alps, renowned for its distinctive pyramid shape and the prominent Pasterze glacier at its base.
Word Nuance & Usage
Often spelled with the German eszett as 'Großglockner' in domestic literature, but standardly anglicized to 'Grossglockner' in English contexts.
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Grossglockner. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 17, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/grossglockner