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Definition of mongefossen
mongefossen
/ˌmɒŋ.ɡəˈfɒs.ən/
mon · ge · fos · sen
mongefossen Lexical Profile
CEFR
C2
Grade
12
Tier
3
Usage
Rare
• noun
1
A towering waterfall located in Rauma Municipality in Møre og Romsdal county, Norway, widely recognized as one of the tallest waterfalls in the world, though its flow is heavily diminished for most of the year due to hydroelectric power diversion.
Example
"During the brief periods of heavy snowmelt, Mongefossen spectacularly cascades down the sheer cliffs of the Romsdalen valley."
• Rhymes for mongefossen
Word Origin & Etymology
From Norwegian 'Mongefossen', combining 'Monge' (the name of the river and nearby farm), 'foss' (waterfall), and the definite suffix '-en'.
Cite this Entry
Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Mongefossen. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 15, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/mongefossen