Bentleigh

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Definitions

Proper Noun
  1. 1
    A region of Victoria, Australia.
  2. 2
    A region of Victoria, Australia.; A suburb of Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.

Etymology

Bent + leigh. Coined by politician Thomas Bent, named after himself. Originally named for a real estate development by landowner-developer-politician Thomas Bent.

Related phrases

Bentleigh EastBentleigh NorthBentleigh SouthBentleigh West

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