# Little Rock

> English word · Proper noun · IPA /ˈlɪtəl ˌɹɒk/

## Definitions
1. The capital city of Arkansas, United States, and county seat of Pulaski County.

## Etymology
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.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
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