Hummock
(noun)
- A small hill or mound of earth, especially one of many in a marsh or bog.
- A raised area of ground, often with grass or moss growing on it, found in a marsh or on a beach.
Origin:
Late 17th century: of unknown origin.
Examples:
- The trail wound its way through the hummocks of the marsh.
- The hummocks were covered in thick green moss.
- The beach was dotted with hummocks of sand dunes.
- The hummocks provided a great place to watch the sunset.
- The hikers had to navigate around the hummocks to reach the other side of the bog.