Camelot sounds, and looks, a lot like the French camelote.
Camelote, though, means something like trash or junk.
Camelot means just the opposite though:
Oxford Dictionary of English (2nd Edition revised):
(in Arthurian legend) the place where King Arthur held his court.
■ [as noun] (a Camelot) a place associated with glittering romance and optimism.
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What's the etymology of Camelot?
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Is there any relation at all between Camelot and camelote?
Best Answer
Camelot actually comes from medieval French literature, but its initial derivation is still quite uncertain. I think that the etymology of the French camelote is different, ( probably from Chameau) and refers to fabrics of poor quality.
Camelot: (TFD)
Camelot (n.) : ( etymonline)