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Definition of scafell

scafell

/ˈskɔː.fɛl/
Sca · fell
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scafell Lexical Profile

• noun

1

British A prominent mountain in the Lake District National Park in Cumbria, standing as the second-highest peak in England.

Example

"Despite being slightly lower than its famous neighbor, Scafell offers hikers a more challenging ascent with steeper crags."

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.

• Nearby Words

scabiosa
scad
scaevola
scafell
scafell pike
scaffold
scaldfish

Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from Old Norse 'skalli' meaning 'bald head' (used to describe a bare hill) and 'fjall' meaning 'mountain'.

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 Oct 14, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/scafell
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