penon
Penón is a geographic term used to describe a large, conspicuous rock outcrop, crag, or promontory. Derived from the Spanish peña, meaning rock, with the augmentative suffix -ón, penón denotes a prominent natural feature that stands out in the landscape, often along coastlines or in rugged terrain. The word is common in Spanish-language toponyms and local descriptions across the Iberian Peninsula and the western Mediterranean.
In geography, penones function as landmarks, navigational references, and sometimes as fortified positions. Their sheer size
Notable examples include the Rock of Gibraltar, commonly referred to in Spanish as El Peñón de Gibraltar;