butte
/bjuːt/
noun
- A steep-sided hill or small mountain with a flat top, common in dry areas of the western United States.
- The ancient village was built on top of a butte for protection from enemies.
- The hikers climbed to the top of the butte for a panoramic view of the desert.
- In the distance, a lone butte rose sharply from the flat plains.
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