uluru

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A giant free-standing rock in Central Australia, previously known by its colonial name, Ayers Rock

{i} Ayers Rock, largest red monadnock in the world situated in the Northern Territory (Australia)

a very large red rock in the Northern Territory, Australia, which is the world's largest monolith (=block of stone) . It was formerly known as Ayers Rock, but the original Australian Aboriginal name for it, Uluru, is now preferred

Synonyme

ayers rock

Etymologie

() Pitjantjatjara: Uluṟu; an old family name, possibly great pebble or Earth mother.