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Definition of mumlava

mumlava

/ˈmʊm.lɑː.və/
mum · la · va

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mumlava Lexical Profile

• noun

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A river in the Krkonoše (Giant Mountains) of the northern Czech Republic, widely recognized for its scenic cascading waterfalls (Mumlavský vodopád) near the town of Harrachov.

Example

"We spent the afternoon hiking the forested trails alongside the Mumlava to view the famous waterfalls."

Word Origin & Etymology

From the Czech word 'mumlat' (to mumble or murmur), historically referencing the sound of the river's rushing water over the rocky mountain terrain. Its historical German name is Mummel.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Mumlava. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 14, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/mumlava
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