inselberg

ɪnˈzɛl.bɛrk

Definitions

1. noun

A type of hill or mountain that is isolated and usually formed from a single block of rock, particularly a volcanic plug or a residual hill formed from erosion.

“The inselbergs in the African savannah provided a unique landscape of rugged hills and rocky outcrops.”

Synonyms

  • isolated hill
  • volcanic plug

Antonyms

  • flatland
  • plain