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Definition of vantawng
vantawng
/vɑːnˈtɔːŋ/
Van · tawng
vantawng Lexical Profile
CEFR
C2
Grade
13
Tier
3
Usage
Rare
• noun
1
A major two-tiered waterfall located in the Serchhip district of Mizoram, India, notable for being the highest uninterrupted waterfall in the state.
Example
"Tourists traveling through Mizoram frequently stop to photograph the spectacular drop of Vantawng, which is surrounded by dense bamboo forests."
• Rhymes for vantawng
Word Origin & Etymology
Derived from the Mizo language, the falls are named after Vantawnga, a legendary local swimmer who, according to folklore, possessed extraordinary aquatic skills but was ultimately killed by a log while swimming in the waterfall's plunge pool.
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Vantawng. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 13, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/vantawng