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Definition of belmore

belmore

/ˈbɛl.mɔːr/
bel · more
Plural:Belmores
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belmore Lexical Profile

• noun

1

Australian A residential and commercial suburb in south-western Sydney, located in the state of New South Wales, Australia.

2

An English and Irish surname, historically associated with the Earldom of Belmore in the Peerage of Ireland.

Example

"The colonial governor's legacy is preserved in the town's park, which was formally named in honor of the Earl of Belmore."

• Nearby Words

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Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from the Irish 'Béal Mór', meaning 'great mouth' or 'great approach', originally referring to Belmore Mountain in County Fermanagh, Northern Ireland. It became an aristocratic title (Earl of Belmore) and was later applied to various places globally, most notably a suburb in Sydney, Australia.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Belmore. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/belmore
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