ararat

/ˈærəræt/

Definitions

1. proper noun

A mountain in Turkey, the site of the biblical landing of Noah’s Ark after the great flood, and one of the highest peaks in the country.

“The group of hikers was determined to climb Mount Ararat and reach the icy peak.”

2. noun

The mountain in the biblical story of Noah’s Ark.

“In the biblical narrative, the ark came to rest on the mountains of Ararat.”

Synonyms

  • mountain

Antonyms

  • lowland