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Monterey

//ˈmɑnəˌɹeɪ// adj, name

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Of a style reminiscent of the architecture of Alta California. not-comparable
Proper Noun
  1. 1
    The place name of various cities and counties; A city in Monterey County, California, United States.

    "In Pacific Grove, a California coastal town close to Monterey but far from its many tourists, Monarchs migrate every year, as do people looking for a hometown hideaway."

  2. 2
    The place name of various cities and counties; A town, the county seat of Highland County, Virginia, United States.
  3. 3
    The place name of various cities and counties; A suburb of Sydney in the Bayside council area, New South Wales, Australia.
  4. 4
    Alternative spelling of Monterrey. alt-of, alternative
  5. 5
    Obsolete spelling of Monterrei. alt-of, obsolete

Etymology

Etymology 1

Borrowed from Spanish Monterrey, from Galician Monterrei, from monte (“mountain”) + rei (“king”).

Etymology 2

Borrowed from Spanish Monterrey, from Galician Monterrei, from monte (“mountain”) + rei (“king”).

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