knollig
Knollig is a German adjective describing something that has knolls—small rounded elevations or bumps. The term conveys a surface or form that is not smooth, but rather characterized by rounded protuberances or gentle rises. It is commonly used for landscapes, but can also apply to textured materials or objects where the surface shows a bumpy or knobbly pattern.
In geography and geology, knollig describes terrain with a succession of small hills or knolls, yielding a
Etymology and related forms: Knollig derives from the noun Knolle, meaning lump or knob, with the adjectival
Usage notes: Knollig is more specific than hügelig (hilly) or uneben (uneven) and emphasizes rounded protrusions