mound

Meanings

• noun

  A large natural or artificial heap or mass of earth, sand, or other material.

  - "The ancient Egyptians built pyramids as mounds for their pharaohs."
  - "A mound of snow formed after a heavy snowfall."

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Pronunciation

1. /maʊnd/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

globe , globus cruciger , orb , bulwark , rampart , bank , bank up , bulwark , rampart , heap up , pile

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with mound
bound , hound , pound

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Variants

List of all variants of mound that leads to same result
mound , mounded , mounding , mounds , Mound Builder , Mound Builders , Flower Mound

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Etymology

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Old English mунда, from mundan, to heap up.

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Trivia

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1. The largest known mound in the world is the Great Pyramid of Giza, which stands at over 480 feet tall.

2. In some parts of the world, mounds are used as markers for graves or burial sites.

3. Mounds can also be formed naturally by wind or water, such as sand dunes or riverbanks.

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Related Concepts

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1. tumulus: A type of burial mound, typically made of earth or stone.

2. earthwork: A man-made mound or other large landform created from earth.

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Culture

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In literature, mounds are often used as settings for mysterious or magical events, such as in the novel 'Kings of the Earth' by Jack London. In art, mounds can be found in various forms, including sculptures and land art.

How to Memorize "mound"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a large pile of dirt or sand.
   - Visualize a hill or mountain made entirely of earth.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'mound' with the word 'heap'.
   - Think of the word 'mountain' and remember that a mound is a smaller version of that.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the phrase 'Mound is a mountain without a peak'.
   - Use the acronym M.O.U.N.D. to remember the definition: Mass Of Unstable Natural Dirt.

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