MONTES

Etymology

Proper noun

Montes (plural Monteses)

A surname.

Statistics

• According to the 2010 United States Census, Montes is the 723rd most common surname in the United States, belonging to 48142 individuals. Montes is most common among Hispanic/Latino (92.58%) individuals.

Anagrams

• Monets, Motens, Ostmen, mentos, monest

Noun

montes

plural of mons

plural of monte

Anagrams

• Monets, Motens, Ostmen, mentos, monest

Source: Wiktionary


MONTE

Mon"te, n. Etym: [Sp., lit., mountain, hence, the stock of cards remaining after laying out a certain number, fr. L. mons, montis, mountain.]

Definition: A favorite gambling game among Spaniards, played with dice or cards.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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