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Definition of overhill in English:

overhill

adjective

  • 1Situated or living beyond a hill or hills.

  • 2Of a route, journey, etc.: that runs across a hill or hills.

Pronunciation

overhill

/ˈəʊvəhɪl/ /ˌəʊvəˈhɪl/

adverb

  • Over the hill.

Pronunciation

overhill

/ˈəʊvəhɪl/ /ˌəʊvəˈhɪl/

Origin

Mid 18th century; earliest use found in Georgia Gazette. From over- + hill.