"kopje" meaning in English

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Noun

IPA: /kəʊpi/, /kɒpi/ Forms: kopjes [plural]
Etymology: From (South African) Dutch kopje, diminutive of kop (“head”). Etymology templates: {{bor|en|nl|kopje}} Dutch kopje Head templates: {{en-noun}} kopje (plural kopjes)
  1. (South Africa) A small hill or mound, especially on the African veld. Tags: South-Africa Synonyms: koppie
    Sense id: en-kopje-en-noun-XUd2UKux Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 5 entries, South African English

Inflected forms

Alternative forms

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