mamelon

/ ˈmæmələn /

noun

1. a small rounded hillock

Word History and Origins

Origin of mamelon¹

C19: from French: nipple

Example Sentences

Malakov Tower and the Mamelon battery in front of it were the scenes of bloody conflicts.

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On June 7, after another terrific bombardment, the French stormed the Mamelon, though not without a serious struggle.

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After nearly two days' incessant firing the French stormed the Mamelon and two advance redoubts.

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In front of the right attack a work called the Quarries had to be taken, which was done at the same time as the Mamelon.

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They reached the summit of the mamelon from which Xenophon was descending, and began rolling down crags.

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