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hurst

hurst

1 9.6
A small hill covered with trees
  • noun
  • /hɜːst/
  • Archaic
translation icon : colina
  • Wildflowers covered the hurst in the spring, making it a favorite spot for locals.

Examples

  • We discovered a hidden path that led us over the hurst to a beautiful clearing.

  • We hiked up the hurst to get a better view of the countryside.

  • The old castle stood on a hurst surrounded by ancient oaks.

  • The small hurst was covered in wildflowers.

  • We climbed the hurst to get a better view.

  • The hikers rested on a small hurst covered in trees, enjoying the peaceful view.

  • As we climbed the hurst, we could see the entire valley spread out before us.

Synonyms

hill
vshurst
∞ 1.0

A raised area of land that is not as high as a mountain

is usually clothed with trees rather than being open or bare
mound
vshurst
40 1.7

A small raised area of earth or stones

is naturally covered with trees rather than artificial or bare
knoll
vshurst
20 7.2

A small round hill covered with grass

is a small wooded rise covered with trees rather than open
hummock
vshurst
1 8.7

A small rounded mound that rises above low ground

is found with tree cover rather than mainly in low wet open areas

How Big

mountain
∞ 1.0
hill
∞ 1.0
hurst
  • Archaic
1 9.6
knoll
20 7.2
mound
40 1.7

Surface Forms

hurst singular
hursts plural

Etymology

Hurst comes from an old English word hyrst that meant 'wooded hill' or a small rise with trees. So, when you see hurst in a place name or a description, think of a little hill covered in trees.