foothill

/ˈfʊtˌhɪl/
noun
  1. A low hill at the base of a mountain or mountain range.
    • We hiked through the foothills before reaching the steep mountain trail.
    • The town sits in the foothills of the Rocky Mountains.
    • From the foothills, you can already see the snowy peaks above.
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