earth pillar

earth pil·lar

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Definitions of earth pillar words

noun earth pillar a pillar of earthy matter left by erosion of the surrounding ground. 1
noun earth pillar a landform consisting of a column of clay or earth capped and protected from erosion by a boulder 0
noun earth pillar (geology) A conical column of soil formed by erosion of the surrounding material. 0

before 1865

One of the 28% newest English words

First recorded in 1865-70

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This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 29% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.

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