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Tor Hill Noun Rocky Heap Top Peak Bared

Front tor \tor\
Back noun
1. A rocky heap on the top of a hill.
2. A peak of a bared hill.

[From Middle English, from Old English torr. Of uncertain origin: probably from Celtic.]

"Felicity Jones is in England with her mother, who is on sabbatical to pursue intensive research into the Arthurian legend. There is speculation that Glastonbury Tor might really be Avalon, where Arthur was taken to die."

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