noun
- A rounded hill or rocky peak, especially one rising abruptly from the sea or coastal plain.
Usage: Often used in place names, particularly in Spanish-speaking regions and the southwestern United States.
Examples
- Morro Rock is a famous landmark in California.
- The morro rose steeply from the beach, offering panoramic views.
- Hikers climbed the morro to reach the summit.
- The coastal town was named after the distinctive morro nearby.
- From the ship, we could see several morros dotting the shoreline.