Definition

A small, rounded hill or mound, typically standing alone in flat terrain. Knolls are common features in pastoral landscapes and are often used as landmarks or fortification sites due to their elevated vantage points.

Example Usage

From the grassy knoll, we could see for miles across the prairie in every direction.

Origin

From Old English 'cnoll' and Middle English 'knol', related to German 'Knollen' (bulb); used in English since at least the 12th century

Fun Fact

The term gained modern cultural significance from the 'grassy knoll' near Dealey Plaza in Dallas, the alleged vantage point of a second shooter in Kennedy's assassination.

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