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Definition of kunchikal

kunchikal

/ˈkʊntʃɪkɑːl/
kun · chi · kal
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kunchikal Lexical Profile

• noun

1

A major tiered waterfall formed by the Varahi River, located in the Shimoga district of Karnataka, India, and widely cited as one of the highest waterfalls in the country.

Example

"During the height of the monsoon season, the cascading waters of Kunchikal Falls present a spectacular natural display against the rocky boulders of the Western Ghats."

• Nearby Words

kukri snake
kumasi
kumquat
kunchikal
kundong
kunlun
kunming

Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from the local Kannada name for the surrounding geographic area in the Shimoga district of Karnataka, India.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Kunchikal. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 13, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/kunchikal
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