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monticule

Syllabification: (mon·ti·cule)
Pronunciation: /ˈmäntiˌkyo͞ol/
Definition of monticule

noun

  • a small hill.
  • a small mound caused by a volcanic eruption.

Origin:

late 18th century: from French, from late Latin monticulus, diminutive of mons, mont- 'mountain'

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