1. a hollow or valley, especially a low-lying area of land
Usage: chiefly British and Scottish
2. a hill or mound, especially an ancient burial mound or earthwork
Usage: chiefly British and Scottish; archaeological

Examples

• The village nestled in a green howe surrounded by rolling hills.
• Archaeologists excavated the ancient howe to study the burial artifacts.
• Sheep grazed peacefully in the howe during summer.
• The howe provided shelter from the harsh winds of the moor.
• Local legend claimed the howe was built by giants centuries ago.
• Water collected in the howe after heavy rain.