Monegasque

[ mon-i-gask ]

noun

1. Monacan.

Monegasque

/ ˌmɒnəˈɡæsk /

noun

1. a native or inhabitant of Monaco

adjective

1. of or relating to Monaco or its inhabitants

Word History and Origins

Origin of Monegasque¹

1880–85; < French monégasque < Provençal mounegasc, derivative of Mounegue Monaco

Word History and Origins

Origin of Monegasque¹

from French, from Provençal mounegasc, from Mounegue Monaco

Example Sentences

Two or three deep-eyed, long-lashed Monegasque men smiled at her kindly, as Monegasque men and Italians smile at all children.

From Project Gutenberg

No one, Vanno had been told, who was not Monegasque by birth or nationalization was allowed to live on the Rock.

From Project Gutenberg

He felt rather guilty and doubtful of his reception, as a neat little Monegasque maid told him that Madame was chez elle.

From Project Gutenberg