\ ˈte(ə)rp \
plural terps\
-ps
\ or terpen\
ˈterpən
\
Definition of terp
: a large artificial mound in the Netherlands (as in Friesland) providing a site or refuge for a prehistoric settlement in a seasonally flooded area
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