Etymology

Little Rock

Today it means: The capital city of Arkansas, United States, and county seat of Pulaski County. Full definition →

French La Petite-Roche
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  1. French · calque ofLa Petite-Roche
  2. English todayLittle Rock

Derived from a rock formation on the Arkansas River, where the city is located, called the "Little Rock", which was used by early river traffic as a landmark. It is also a calque of French La Petite-Roche, the original name of the rock formation.

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