inselberge

/ɪnzəlˈbɛrɡə/

Definitions

1. noun

A type of hill or mountain that rises abruptly from a plateau or a plain, resembling an island in a sea of lower terrain.

“The inselberge in the African savannah created unique habitats for various species of plants and animals.”

Synonyms

  • island hill
  • table mountain

Antonyms

  • dell
  • valley