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Definition of mardalsfossen

mardalsfossen

/mɑːrˈdɑːlsˌfɒsən/
Mar · dals · fos · sen
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mardalsfossen Lexical Profile

• noun

1

A towering, multi-tiered waterfall located in Møre og Romsdal county, Norway, renowned for being one of the highest waterfalls in Europe.

Example

"During the summer tourist season, the water flow of Mardalsfossen is released from hydroelectric control to display its spectacular drop."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from Norwegian, where 'Mardal' is the name of the valley, 'foss' means 'waterfall', and the suffix '-en' serves as the definite article, translating literally to 'The Mardal Waterfall'.

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