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lowe

n. countable
C2 Proficiency US //ˈɫoʊ// lowe Slang

n. a small, low hill or mound of earth. You will mostly see this word in place names in the UK and Ireland.

n. a small hill or mound, typically of earth or stone. Primarily survives in modern English as a component of proper nouns and place names, particularly in northern England and Ireland.


SIMPLE

The village sits on a lowe overlooking the valley.

CONTEXTUAL

Harelowe is a quiet hamper built on the side of a steep lowe.

COMPLEX

The ancient boundary stones mark the ridge of the lowe, separating the two parishes that have disputed the land for centuries.

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