ararat
Definition
Proper noun * Mount Ararat: The name of the mountain peak where, according to the biblical narrative in the Book of Genesis, Noah's Ark came to rest after the Great Flood.
Usage
This word is used almost exclusively as a proper noun to refer to the specific mountain of biblical significance. It is often preceded by "Mount." * According to the Bible, the ark settled upon the mountains of Ararat. * Explorers have long searched for remnants of the ark on Mount Ararat.
Advanced Usage
- Figurative use for a place of refuge or salvation: In literary contexts, "Ararat" can be used metaphorically to symbolize a safe haven or a destination reached after a great ordeal.
- After the tumultuous year, their new home felt like a personal Ararat.
Variants and Related Words
- Mount Ararat: The full and most common name for the peak. The modern identification is with a massive volcanic mountain in eastern Turkey, near the borders of Armenia and Iran.
Synonyms
- Biblical landing site: (Descriptive phrase, not a single-word synonym).
Noun
-
the mountain peak that Noah's ark landed on as the waters of the great flood receded
Khám phá thêm
Các từ liên quan
Từ đồng nghĩa
Từ gần giống
Từ chứa "ararat"
