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Definition of trummelbach
trummelbach
/ˈtrʊm.əlˌbɑːk/
trum · mel · bach
trummelbach Lexical Profile
CEFR
C2
Grade
11
Tier
3
Usage
Rare
Syllables
3
• noun
1
A subterranean, glacier-fed stream and series of ten waterfalls located inside a mountain in the Lauterbrunnen Valley of Switzerland, known for draining the glacial runoff of the Eiger, Mönch, and Jungfrau mountains.
Word Nuance & Usage
Almost exclusively encountered as a proper noun within the phrase 'Trummelbach Falls' (or 'Trümmelbachfälle') to describe the specific Swiss geological landmark.
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Trummelbach. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/trummelbach