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knoll

 

[ noʊl ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

landscape architecture

A small hill or mound of earth, especially one used as a burial site.

Synonyms

hillock, mound, rise

Examples of usage

  • The cemetery was full of knolls where the deceased were laid to rest.
  • The knoll offered a peaceful and serene spot for reflection.
Context #2 | Noun

geography

A small natural hill.

Synonyms

elevation, eminence, hill

Examples of usage

  • The knoll overlooked the entire valley.
  • The house was situated on a gentle knoll.

Translations

Translations of the word "knoll" in other languages:

🇵🇹 colina

🇮🇳 टीला

🇩🇪 Hügel

🇮🇩 bukit

🇺🇦 пагорб

🇵🇱 wzgórze

🇯🇵 丘 (おか)

🇫🇷 colline

🇪🇸 colina

🇹🇷 tepe

🇰🇷 언덕

🇸🇦 تل

🇨🇿 kopce

🇸🇰 kopček

🇨🇳 小山 (xiǎoshān)

🇸🇮 hrib

🇮🇸 hóll

🇰🇿 дөң

🇬🇪 გორაკი

🇦🇿 təpə

🇲🇽 colina

Word origin

The word 'knoll' originated from Middle English 'knol', meaning a small hill or mound. It is related to the Old English 'cnoll', which has the same meaning. Over time, the word has retained its core definition of a small hill, often used in landscapes and burials.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #21,575, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.