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Definition of klaralven
klaralven
/ˌklɑːrˈɛlvən/
klar · al · ven
klaralven Lexical Profile
CEFR
C2
Grade
11
Tier
3
Usage
Rare
• noun
1
A major river flowing through Norway and central Sweden, historically significant for its widespread use in timber floating, which ultimately empties into Lake Vänern.
Example
"During their vacation in Värmland, they booked a traditional timber raft excursion down the Klaralven."
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Word Origin & Etymology
Borrowed from Swedish 'Klarälven', which literally translates to 'the clear river', derived from 'klar' (clear), 'älv' (river), and the definite article suffix '-en'.
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Klaralven. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 12, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/klaralven