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Definition of wapama

wapama

/wəˈpɑːmə/
Wa · pa · ma
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wapama Lexical Profile

• noun

1

American A prominent, multi-tiered waterfall located in the Hetch Hetchy Valley of Yosemite National Park in California, dropping approximately 1,100 feet over a granite cliff.

2

American A historic wooden steam schooner built in 1915 that carried lumber and passengers along the Pacific Coast of North America, later designated as a National Historic Landmark.

Example

"The maritime museum displayed artifacts recovered from the Wapama before the historic steam schooner was ultimately dismantled."

• Rhymes for wapama

• Nearby Words

want
wanting
wanton
wapama
wapiti
wapta
wapta falls

Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from the indigenous Miwok language of California, historically associated with the Yosemite region.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Wapama. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/wapama
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