1. Plural of howe; small hills or mounds, especially in northern England and Scotland.
Usage: chiefly British; often used in place names
2. Plural of howe; ancient burial mounds or tumuli.
Usage: archaeological term; chiefly British

Examples

• The landscape was dotted with ancient howes that marked prehistoric settlements.
• Several howes can be seen across the moorland in the Scottish Highlands.
• Archaeologists excavated the howes to study the artifacts buried within.
• The rolling howes provided excellent views of the surrounding countryside.
• Local place names often reference the howes that dot the region.