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monticule
[ mon-ti-kyool ]
noun
- a subordinate volcanic cone.
- a small mountain, hill, or mound.
monticule
/ ˈmɒntɪˌkjuːl /
noun
- a small hill or mound, such as a secondary volcanic cone
monticule
/ mŏn′tĭ-kyo̅o̅l′ /
- A minor cone of a volcano.
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Other Words From
- mon·tic·u·late [mon-, tik, -y, uh, -lit], mon·ticu·lous adjective
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Word History and Origins
Origin of monticule1
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Word History and Origins
Origin of monticule1
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Example Sentences
There is the ascent to Superbagnères, an easy monticule overshading Luchon, whose view is ranked with that from the Bergonz.
Le fond du port est occupé par un monticule qui laisse entre lui, et la mer une plage de sable.
The latter is situated in front of Monte Fusara, and the entrance to it is evidently the crater of an extinct monticule.
The great, slim basilica rises on its monticule as was planned.
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