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Definition of tolmer
tolmer
/ˈtoʊlmər/
tol · mer
Plural:Tolmers
tolmer Lexical Profile
CEFR
C2
Grade
11
Tier
3
Usage
Rare
• noun
1
A surname of European origin, historically documented in France and the British Isles.
Example
"Alexander Tolmer was an influential historical figure who formed the mounted police force in colonial South Australia."
2
Australian A spectacular cascading waterfall situated in Litchfield National Park in the Northern Territory of Australia, known for dropping over a high escarpment into a deep plunge pool.
Example
"During the wet season, the viewing platform at Tolmer Falls offers a breathtaking sight of the water surging over the cliffs."
Word Origin & Etymology
Primarily a surname of Old French or Germanic origin. In Australian geography, places bearing this name are generally named after Alexander Tolmer, a prominent 19th-century police inspector in South Australia.
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Tolmer. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 15, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/tolmer