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hummock

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Hummock (noun) means a small hill or mound.

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1
A small hill or mound.
2
A raised ridge or mound of ice found in an ice field.
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Etymology

Unknown, but probably a diminutive of hump, equivalent to hump + -ock (diminutive suffix). Compare hillock.

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What is the meaning of hummock?
"hummock" (noun) means a small hill or mound.
What is another word for hummock?
Other words for "hummock" include mound, hillock, hammock, knoll.
What are the different meanings of hummock?
"hummock" has 2 main meanings: 1. A small hill or mound; 2. A raised ridge or mound of ice found in an ice field.

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