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Definition of nohkalikai

nohkalikai

/ˌnoʊkɑːliˈkaɪ/
noh · ka · li · kai
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nohkalikai Lexical Profile

• noun

1

The tallest plunge waterfall in India, located near Cherrapunji in the northeastern state of Meghalaya, characterized by a dramatic free leap from a high plateau into a green plunge pool.

Example

"During the monsoon season, the sheer volume of water cascading down Nohkalikai Falls makes it one of the most spectacular natural sights in Meghalaya."

Word Nuance & Usage

Almost exclusively used in English as part of the proper noun phrase 'Nohkalikai Falls'.

• Rhymes for nohkalikai

• Nearby Words

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nodding onion
noddy
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Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from the Khasi language of northeastern India. The name translates to 'Jump of Ka Likai', referring to a local legend of a woman named Likai who tragically leaped off the cliff next to the falls after discovering her new husband had killed and cooked her infant daughter.

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