Etymology

Monte Carlo

Mon·te Car·lo

Today it means: A commonly served drink consisting of beer and grenadine. Full definition →

Italian Mónte Càrlo
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  1. Italian · borrowed fromMónte Càrlo
  2. English todayMonte Carlo

Borrowed from Italian Mónte Càrlo (literally “Mount Charles”). Named after Charles III, Prince of Monaco (1818–1889).

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