bourock

noun

bou·​rock

ˈbürək

plural -s

1

Scottish : a rude hut

especially : one used by shepherds

2

Scottish

a

: mound, knoll

b

: heap, mass

specifically : a stone heap

3

Scottish : crowd, group

Word History

Etymology

probably from bour + -ock

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