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Definition of kakabeka
kakabeka
/ˌkækəˈbɛkə/
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kakabeka Lexical Profile
CEFR
C2
Grade
9
Tier
3
Usage
Rare
• noun
1
Canadian A major waterfall on the Kaministiquia River in northwestern Ontario, Canada, renowned for its steep drop and often referred to as the Niagara of the North (usually referred to as Kakabeka Falls).
Example
"We took a road trip through northern Ontario and stopped to admire the breathtaking views at Kakabeka."
2
Canadian A small rural community in northwestern Ontario, Canada, located adjacent to the famous waterfall of the same name.
Example
"They stopped for lunch at a small diner in Kakabeka before continuing their journey toward Thunder Bay."
• Rhymes for kakabeka
Word Origin & Etymology
Derived from the Ojibwe word 'gakaabikaa', meaning 'waterfall over a cliff' or 'cleft in the rock'.
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Kakabeka. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 13, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/kakabeka