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Definition of skogafoss

skogafoss

/ˈskoʊ.ɡəˌfɔːs/
sko · ga · foss
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skogafoss Lexical Profile

• noun

1

A large and famous waterfall situated on the Skógá River in the south of Iceland, renowned for its dramatic drop over former sea cliffs and the frequent single or double rainbows produced by its heavy spray.

Example

"During our road trip along the southern coast of Iceland, we stopped to admire the sheer power of Skogafoss."

• Nearby Words

skipper
skirret
skirt
skogafoss
skokomish
skopje
skorga

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed directly from Icelandic 'Skógafoss', literally translating to 'forest waterfall', derived from 'skógur' (forest) and 'foss' (waterfall).

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Skogafoss. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 13, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/skogafoss
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