ararat
nounUK /ˈær.ə.ræt/
US /ˈær.ə.ræt/
A very tall mountain in Turkey where, in an old story, a big boat landed after a great flood.
The story says Noah's ark came to rest on Mount Ararat.
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2. A region or ancient kingdom in the area around that mountain.
People have lived in the Ararat region for thousands of years.
3. A name sometimes used for a place of safety after a hard time.
After the storm, the little harbor felt like an Ararat to the sailors.
4. A brand name used for some kinds of cheese and other foods.
She bought a block of Ararat cheese at the market.