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Definition of haifoss
haifoss
/ˈhaɪˌfɔːs/
hai · foss
haifoss Lexical Profile
CEFR
C2
Grade
10
Tier
3
Usage
Rare
• noun
1
One of the highest waterfalls in Iceland, located on the river Fossá in the southern part of the country near the Hekla volcano, known for its dramatic 122-meter drop into a deep gorge.
Word Nuance & Usage
Often spelled with an acute accent as Háifoss in standard Icelandic orthography and English travel literature.
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Haifoss. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 16, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/haifoss