inselberg
/ˈɪnsəlˌbɜrɡ/
noun
- A steep, isolated hill or mountain rising abruptly from a flat plain, common in dry regions.
- The ancient inselberg stood alone, shaped by centuries of wind and rain.
- Inselbergs are often the only landmarks in vast, flat landscapes.
- The hikers climbed the inselberg to get a view of the surrounding desert.