mt. ararat

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Definition

Proper noun: - Mount Ararat: The specific mountain peak where, according to the biblical narrative, Noah's Ark came to rest after the Great Flood. It is a significant landmark in both religious tradition and geography.

Usage
  • Geographical and Historical Reference: Used to refer to the specific mountain in eastern Turkey, which holds immense cultural and religious significance.
    • Many expeditions have searched for remnants of Noah's Ark on the slopes of Mt. Ararat.
    • The snow-capped peak of Mt. Ararat is a dominant feature of the landscape.
Advanced Usage
  • Symbolic Reference: In literature and discourse, "Mt. Ararat" can be used symbolically to represent a place of refuge, salvation, or a new beginning, drawing from its biblical story.
    • After the long crisis, the peace treaty was their Mt. Ararat—a place of hope and rest.
Variants and Related Words
  • Ararat: Often used interchangeably with "Mt. Ararat" to refer to the same mountain.
  • Mount Ararat: The full, formal name of the mountain.
Synonyms
  • The mountain of the Ark: A descriptive synonym referencing its biblical association.
  • Agri Dagi: The Turkish name for the mountain.
Noun
  1. the mountain peak that Noah's ark landed on as the waters of the great flood receded

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