Furzetop

/ˈfɜːzˌtɒp/ noun

Definition

A hill or ridge covered with furze bushes, or the top portion of a furze plant.

Etymology

Compound word from 'furze' and 'top,' referring to either the peak of a furze-covered hill or the upper branches of the plant.

Kelly Says

Furzetops were distinctive enough to be used as landmarks in old maps—shepherds and travelers would navigate by 'the great furzetop' for miles around.

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