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Hoot'n'hollers

A rural area with very hilly topography, particularly karst topography.

From 'hoot', as in the call of an owl, and 'holler', vernacular for 'hollow', as in a small valley surrounded by hills.

Term originated in the interior low plateaus region of the United States.
Steve grew up in the hoot'n'hollers of northern Kentucky.
by Brego Builder of the Hall December 9, 2023
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