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Definition of hraunfossar
hraunfossar
/ˈraʊnˌfɒs.ɑːr/
hraun · fos · sar
hraunfossar Lexical Profile
CEFR
C2
Grade
10
Tier
3
Usage
Rare
• noun
1
A spectacular series of waterfalls situated in Borgarfjörður, western Iceland, formed by countless clear springs that stream out of the Hallmundarhraun lava field and cascade into the Hvítá river.
Example
"During our tour of western Iceland, we stood in awe of Hraunfossar as vivid blue water poured directly out of the rugged, porous rock."
Word Origin & Etymology
Borrowed directly from Icelandic 'Hraunfossar', literally translating to 'Lava Falls', derived from 'hraun' (lava) and 'fossar' (plural of foss, meaning waterfall).
Cite this Entry
Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Hraunfossar. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 14, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/hraunfossar