monticule

/ˈmɒntɪˌkjul/
noun
  1. A small hill or mound.
    • The garden had a decorative monticule covered in flowers.
    • The hikers rested on a grassy monticule overlooking the valley.
    • Ants built a tiny monticule near the base of the tree.
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