kop

¹

[ kop ]

noun

1. a hill.

kop.

²

abbreviation for

1. kopeck.

kop

/ kɒp /

noun

1. See inselberg
   a prominent isolated hill or mountain in southern Africa See inselberg

Word History and Origins

Origin of kop¹

1825–35; < Afrikaans: literally, head, hence high or top part. See cop ³

Word History and Origins

Origin of kop¹

from Afrikaans: head, hence high part; compare German Kopf head; see cop ²

Example Sentences

"Darling distinguished himself at Spion Kop, you know," Mayhan gave tribute as he unwound some iodoform gauze.

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The “kop” is a cliff-like promontory overhanging a valley or plain, nearly synonymous with the American “bluff.”

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High in air was the reptile raised, to be hoisted yet higher, as soon as the Karl-kop set foot on land.

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Er ht geschwiegen afile, wenn der Doktor ht ohn' fufzehn Kop.

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Colbank was reached on the 17th, when all mounted troops left to join Kitchener's column at Bank Kop.

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