Ayers rock
a conspicuous red monadnock in central Australia, in the SW Northern Territory: tourist attraction. 1143 feet (348 meters) high.
Contemporary Examples
The couple will leave George in Canberra to travel to Uluru, or Ayers Rock, in the Outback.
Kate, William and George’s Tour of Australasia, Key Dates Tom Sykes March 19, 2014
noun
another name for Uluru
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