North Downs
hill or mountain · Cornwall
Old EnglishAI-generated
The name indicates a hill located to the north, with 'Downs' referring to open, uncultivated land, often elevated.
Word origins
- North
- Old Englishnorthern(from norþ "north")
- Downs
- Old Englishupland, open country(from dun "hill, down")
Historical forms
North Downs