earth pillar
noun
variants: less commonly
earth pyramid
Definition of earth pillar
: a column of unconsolidated earth materials that is formed by differential erosion and that typically tapers upward and is often capped by a stone —called also demoiselle
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1795
First Known Use of earth pillar
1795
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