The sloping side of a hill, typically between the base and summit.
Compound word from Old English 'hyll' (hill) and 'side' from Old English 'side' (flank, edge). Both elements are Germanic in origin, creating a straightforward descriptive term for topographical features.
Hillsides are geological storytellers - they reveal layers of earth history through erosion and expose different soil types and drainage patterns. Many of the world's most beautiful vineyards and terraced farms exist on hillsides because of their unique sun exposure and drainage properties.
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