alva

ælvə

Definitions

1. noun

a hill or mound, especially one formed by the earth thrown up by a volcano, and a type of Scottish hillfort

“The archeologists were studying the ancient alva in the Scottish Highlands.”

2. proper noun

a town in Scotland

“Alva is a charming town in the heart of Scotland.”

3. female given name

a variant of Alvah, of Hebrew origin

“Her name was Alva, a beautiful and elegant woman.”

Synonyms

  • fortress
  • hill
  • mound

Antonyms

  • depression
  • valley