monte

/ˈmɑnteɪ/
noun
  1. A card game in which players bet on which card will be turned up next, often associated with gambling.
    • He lost all his money playing monte at the fair.
    • The old western movies often show characters playing monte.
    • Monte is a simple but fast-paced gambling game.
  2. A Spanish word for 'mountain' or 'wooded hill,' used in place names.
    • They hiked up the monte to see the ancient ruins.
    • The town of Monte Verde is surrounded by beautiful hills.
    • Many Spanish-speaking regions have a place called Monte.