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Definition of hogenakkal
hogenakkal
/ˌhoʊɡəˈnɑːkəl/
ho · ge · nak · kal
hogenakkal Lexical Profile
CEFR
C1
Grade
10
Tier
3
Usage
Rare
• noun
1
A major waterfall in southern India on the Kaveri River, located in the Dharmapuri district of Tamil Nadu, renowned for its dramatic cascades, therapeutic baths, and traditional coracle rides.
Example
"During the monsoon season, Hogenakkal attracts thousands of tourists who come to witness the sheer force of the Kaveri River plunging through the rocky terrain."
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Word Origin & Etymology
Derived from the Kannada words 'hoge' (meaning 'smoke') and 'kal' (meaning 'rock'), referring to the smoke-like mist created by the river's water crashing against the carbonatite rocks below.
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Hogenakkal. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 14, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/hogenakkal