Fairmont

/ˈfɛrˌmɑnt/ noun

Definition

a luxury hotel chain or place name meaning 'beautiful mountain'

Etymology

From French 'faire' (beautiful) + 'mont' (mountain)

Kelly Says

Fairmont Hotels got their name from the original Fairmont Hotel in San Francisco, built on Nob Hill - literally a 'fair mount' or beautiful hill!

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