Narrow valleys or small ravines, especially in hilly or mountainous regions, commonly found in Appalachian geography.
From Middle English and Old English roots, possibly related to 'hole' or 'hollow.' The word is particularly entrenched in American Appalachian dialect.
Hollers are where Appalachian culture lives—these hidden valleys created isolated communities that developed their own music, dialects, and traditions, which is why 'holler' has become synonymous with a whole region's identity and why hill country music is sometimes called 'holler music.'
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