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hogback

/hɔɡbæk/ noun · British & US
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What does hogback mean?

noun

A hogback is a type of medieval burial mound, typically found in the British Isles, characterized by a long, narrow shape and a flat top. It is often associated with the Early Christian period.

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"The archaeologists carefully excavated the hogback, revealing the remains of a 7th-century burial."

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