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Definition of ouzoud
ouzoud
/uːˈzuːd/
ou · zoud
ouzoud Lexical Profile
CEFR
C2
Grade
11
Tier
3
Usage
Rare
• noun
1
A renowned series of waterfalls located in the Middle Atlas mountains of central Morocco, situated near the village of Tanaghmeilt.
Example
"During our trip to Morocco, we took a day tour from Marrakech to visit the spectacular Ouzoud Falls and see the wild macaques that live in the surrounding gorge."
Word Nuance & Usage
In English, this word is almost exclusively capitalized and followed by the word 'Falls' (Ouzoud Falls) to refer to the famous Moroccan cascading waterfalls.
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Word Origin & Etymology
Derived from the Berber (Tamazight) word 'ouzoud', meaning 'the act of grinding grain', a reference to the numerous water mills historically located near the waterfalls.
Cite this Entry
Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Ouzoud. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 12, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/ouzoud