A large mass of → stone forming a hill, cliff,
promontory, or the like.
Geology: Mineral matter of variable composition, consolidated or unconsolidated,
assembled in masses or considerable quantities in nature, as by the action of
heat or water (Dictionary.com).
Etymology (EN): M.E. rokk(e), from O.Fr. ro(c)que, roche (cf.
Sp., Provençal roca, It. rocca, M.L. rocca,
V.L. *rocca, of uncertain origin.
Etymology (PE): Bard (Dehxodâ) “rock, stone,” used in a large part of Western Iran, specifically
in Lori and Kurd., related to Kurd. pal “rock, stone;”
cf. Gk. poros “rock.”
Sang, → stone.