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Definition of taughannock
taughannock
/təˈɡænɪk/
Taugh · an · nock
taughannock Lexical Profile
CEFR
C2
Grade
9
Tier
3
Usage
Rare
• noun
1
American A prominent 215-foot (66-meter) single-drop waterfall located in Tompkins County in the Finger Lakes region of New York State.
2
American A state park in New York, situated on the western shore of Cayuga Lake, celebrated for its deep gorge and scenic trails.
Example
"We spent a beautiful autumn afternoon having a picnic and exploring the trails at Taughannock."
Word Nuance & Usage
Typically capitalized as a proper noun and almost exclusively encountered in geographical phrases such as 'Taughannock Falls' or 'Taughannock Creek'.
• Rhymes for taughannock
Word Origin & Etymology
Derived from an indigenous Native American language, likely Algonquian or Iroquoian. It is traditionally believed to mean 'great fall in the woods' or to be named after a Delaware chief.
Usage Trend
Historical frequency of usage in published text.
180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer
Cite this Entry
Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Taughannock. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 16, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/taughannock