I. ˈmau̇nd transitive verb
Etymology: origin unknown
Date: 1515
1. archaic : to enclose or fortify with a fence or a ridge of earth
2. : to form into a mound
II. noun
Usage: often attributive
Etymology: origin unknown
Date: 1551
1. archaic : hedge , fence
2.
a.
(1) : an artificial bank or hill of earth or stones ; especially : one constructed over a burial or ceremonial site
(2) : the slightly elevated ground on which a baseball pitcher stands
b. : a rounded hill or natural formation
3.
a. : heap , pile
mound s of work
b. : a small rounded mass
a mound of mashed potatoes