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Definition of sol duc
sol duc
sol duc Lexical Profile
CEFR
C2
Grade
8
Tier
3
Usage
Rare
• noun
1
American A river and surrounding valley located on the Olympic Peninsula in the U.S. state of Washington, famous for its old-growth rainforests, mineral hot springs, and scenic waterfalls.
Example
"Every autumn, we visit the Olympic National Park to watch the salmon leap up the cascades at Sol Duc Falls."
Word Nuance & Usage
While occasionally spelled 'Soleduck' in historical records and local vernacular, modern maps and the National Park Service have standardized the spelling as 'Sol Duc'.
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Word Origin & Etymology
Derived from the Quileute Native American language, translating approximately to 'sparkling waters' or 'magic waters', referencing the river and local hot springs.
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Sol duc. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 12, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/sol duc