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hilly

American  
[hil-ee] / ˈhɪl i /

adjective

hillier, hilliest

  1. full of hills; having many hills; hilly country.

  2. resembling a hill; elevated; steep.

Other Word Forms

  • hilliness noun
  • unhilly adjective

Etymology

Origin of hilly

1350–1400; Middle English; Old English hyllīc. See hill, -y 1

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