mound

causeway – A raised path, road, or way across a wet place or stretch of water—based on causey, “a mound, embankment, or dam to retain water.” More…

tumulus, barrow – A tumulus is the mound of earth placed over a tomb, synonymous with barrow. More…

hill of beans – Refers to the planting practice of placing the seeds in clumps in a little mound (hill) of soil. More…

moat – From French mote/motte, meaning “mound.” More…

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