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Definition of scafell
scafell
/ˈskɔː.fɛl/
Sca · fell
scafell Lexical Profile
CEFR
C1
Grade
9
Tier
3
Usage
Rare
Syllables
2
• noun
1
British A prominent mountain in the Lake District National Park in Cumbria, standing as the second-highest peak in England.
Word Nuance & Usage
Frequently confused with its neighboring peak, Scafell Pike; Scafell Pike is the highest mountain in England, while Scafell is slightly shorter and ranks as the second highest.
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Usage Trend
Historical frequency of usage in published text.
180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Scafell. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/scafell