Bourock

/ˈbɒrɒk/ noun

A small rocky hill or knoll, especially in Scotland; also a mythical creature in Scottish folklore.

From Scottish Gaelic barr-oc (little summit/top), where barr means 'top' or 'summit.' The term reflects Scottish Gaelic's influence on English, particularly in topographic vocabulary.

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