Heuvel

/ˈhjuːvəl/ noun

Definition

A small hill or mound; a geological or topographical formation slightly elevated above surrounding land.

Etymology

From Dutch/South African Dutch 'heuvel' meaning hill; used in South African English and geology to describe small elevated features in landscape.

Kelly Says

In South Africa, 'heuvel' is how locals describe the rolling landscape—it's become a fundamental part of geographic naming there, and many South African towns have 'heuvel' in their names.

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