Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

bowr

Noun
/bɔːr/
Definition
A traditional Scottish word referring to a small, round hill or mound.
Examples
  • The bowr stood majestically in the serene meadow.
  • Children loved playing on the bowr, imagining it as a mountain.
Meaning
In Scottish dialect, a ‘bowr’ signifies a gentle rise or small hill in the landscape, often found in rural areas.
Synonyms
  • hill
  • mound
  • knoll