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Definition of skakavitsa
skakavitsa
/ˌskɑːkəˈviːtsə/
ska · ka · vit · sa
skakavitsa Lexical Profile
CEFR
C2
Grade
12
Tier
3
Usage
Rare
• noun
1
The highest waterfall in the Rila Mountains of southwestern Bulgaria, situated in the Rila National Park.
Example
"During our trek through the Rila Mountains, we stopped to admire the plunging waters of Skakavitsa."
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Word Origin & Etymology
Borrowed from Bulgarian Скакавица (Skakavitsa), which derives from the verb 'скакам' (skakam), meaning 'to jump' or 'to leap', in reference to the cascading water.
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Skakavitsa. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 14, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/skakavitsa