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Definition of kjosfossen

kjosfossen

/ˈkjoʊsˌfɔː.sən/
kjos · fos · sen
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kjosfossen Lexical Profile

• noun

1

A large and powerful waterfall located in Aurland Municipality in Vestland county, Norway, renowned as a major scenic attraction and viewing stop on the Flåm Line railway.

Example

"As the scenic train slowed to a halt, passengers stepped onto the platform to feel the mist and hear the thunderous roar of Kjosfossen."

• Nearby Words

kizilirmak
kjelfossen
kjeragfossen
kjosfossen
klagenfurt
klallam
klamath

Word Origin & Etymology

From Norwegian, combining the local farm/valley name 'Kjos' with 'fossen', the definite form of 'foss' (meaning 'the waterfall').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Kjosfossen. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 12, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/kjosfossen
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