mound
An artificial hill or elevation of earth; a raised bank; an embankment thrown up for defense
Other meanings
A natural elevation appearing as if thrown up artificially; a regular and isolated hill, hillock, or knoll.
A ball or globe forming part of the regalia of an emperor or other sovereign. It is encircled with bands, enriched with precious stones, and surmounted with a cross.
Word history
From Old English "mund" (hand, hand of protection, protector, guardianship).
Where this comes from
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