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Definition of yosemite falls

yosemite falls

Plural:Yosemite Falls
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yosemite falls Lexical Profile

• noun

1

American A towering, tiered waterfall located in Yosemite National Park in the Sierra Nevada mountains of California, recognized as the highest waterfall in North America.

Example

"During our hike through the valley in late spring, we stopped to photograph Yosemite Falls as the melting snow cascaded powerfully over the granite cliffs."

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Word Origin & Etymology

The name 'Yosemite' derives from the Miwok word 'yohhe'meti', meaning 'those who kill', originally referring to the indigenous Ahwahneechee people of the valley. 'Falls' refers to the cascading water of this prominent natural feature.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Yosemite falls. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 14, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/yosemite falls
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