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Definition of snowdon

snowdon

/ˈsnoʊ.dən/
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snowdon Lexical Profile

• noun

1

British The highest mountain in Wales and the highest point in the British Isles outside the Scottish Highlands, located in Snowdonia National Park in Gwynedd.

Example

"Every year, thousands of hikers travel to Wales to summit Snowdon via the Llanberis Path."

Word Nuance & Usage

Often referred to by its official Welsh name, Yr Wyddfa.

• Rhymes for snowdon

• Nearby Words

snowberry
snowboard
snowcock
snowdon
snowdrop
snowfinch
snowflake

Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from the Old English words 'snāw' (snow) and 'dūn' (hill), literally translating to 'snow hill'. The mountain's native Welsh name is Yr Wyddfa, meaning 'the tumulus' or 'the barrow'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Snowdon. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 12, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/snowdon
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