Definition of Hillock

1. Noun. A small natural hill.

Exact synonyms: Hammock, Hummock, Knoll, Mound
Specialized synonyms: Anthill, Formicary, Kopje, Koppie, Molehill
Generic synonyms: Hill
Derivative terms: Mound

Definition of Hillock

1. n. A small hill.

Definition of Hillock

1. a small hill [n -S] : HILLOCKY [adj]

Medical Definition of Hillock

1. In anatomy, any small elevation or prominence. Axon hillock, the conical area of origin of the axon from the nerve cell body; it contains parallel arrays of microtubules and is devoid of Nissl substance. Synonym: implantation cone. (05 Mar 2000)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Hillock

hillfolk
hillier
hilliest
hilliness
hillinesses
hilling
hilling
Hillis-Muller manoeuvre
hillmen
hillo
hilloa
hilloaed
hilloaing
hilloas
hillock (current term)
hillock (current term)
hillocked
hillocks
hillocky
hilloed
hilloes
hilloing
hillos
hills
hillside
hillsides
hillslope
hillslopes
hilltop
hilltops

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