Knoll: meaning, definitions and examples
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knoll
[ noʊl ]
landscape architecture
A small hill or mound of earth, especially one used as a burial site.
Synonyms
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.
Translations
Translations of the word "knoll" in other languages:
🇵🇹 colina
- monte
- outeiro
🇮🇳 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.