Belmont

/ˈbɛlmɒnt/ noun

Definition

a place name; notably the Belmont Stakes horse race, the third leg of the Triple Crown

Etymology

From French bel mont 'beautiful mountain', used as a place name in many locations

Kelly Says

Belmont literally means 'beautiful mountain' in French - quite fitting for a horse race that's considered the 'beautiful' final challenge of the Triple Crown!

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