Monaco
WordNet
noun
(1) A constitutional monarchy in a tiny enclave on the French Riviera
WiktionaryText
Etymology
From < + , the name of the 6th century BC colony of Phocaeans and an epithet of Heracles (Hercules), Ἡρακλῆς Μόνοικος (Heracles Monoikos). According to an ancient Greek myth and a Ligurian legend, Heracles passed through the Monaco area. A temple was constructed there by Phocaeans, the temple of Heracles Monoikos (Strabo, Geography, Gaul, 4.6.3).
Proper noun
- A country in Europe. Official name: Principality of Monaco.
- The capital of the principality of Monaco.
Quotations
- 2001 — Eoin Colfer, Artemis Fowl, p 67
- Holly followed the Italian coast up to Monaco, and from there across the Alps to France.
See also
- Countries of the world
- Wikipedia article on Monaco