kopje
(South Africa) A small hill or mound, especially on the African veld.
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(South Africa) A small hill or mound, especially on the African veld.
It was nearly noon when he reached the great bowlder at the top of which terminated the secret passage to the pits beneath the city. Like a cat he scaled the precipitous sides of the frowning granite kopje.
“Actually enjoy this, I remember being treated to the staff lunch while interviewing the Dutch ambassador in London: bruine bol met een plak kaas, kopje melk”
— Bluesky· May 2026
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