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Definition of jungfrau
jungfrau
/ˈjʊŋ.fraʊ/
Jung · frau
jungfrau Lexical Profile
CEFR
B2
Grade
8
Tier
3
Usage
Rare
Syllables
2
• noun
1
One of the main summits of the Bernese Alps, located between the northern canton of Bern and the southern canton of Valais in Switzerland.
Word Nuance & Usage
In English, 'Jungfrau' almost exclusively refers to the renowned Swiss mountain, whereas in German, the noun literally translates to 'maiden' or 'virgin'.
Usage Trend
Historical frequency of usage in published text.
180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer
Cite this Entry
Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Jungfrau. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/jungfrau