■ noun a naturally raised area of land, not as high or craggy as a mountain.
↘a heap or mound.
■ verb form into a heap.
↘bank up (a plant) with soil.
Phrases
a ~ of beans [with negative ] N. Amer. informal something of little importance or value.
over the ~ informal old; past one's best.
Origin
OE hyll , of Gmc origin.