a state in east central United States; a border state during the American Civil War; famous for breeding race horses
"Kentucky is renowned as an eastern U.S. border state where thoroughbred racing and horse breeding thrive."
A state of the United States. Capital: Frankfort; largest city: Louisville. Formally known as the Commonwealth of Kentucky, one of four such states known as Commonwealths.
"Kentucky is a U.S. state formally known as the Commonwealth of Kentucky, with its capital in Frankfort and largest city being Louisville."
The origin of Kentucky is uncertain but may come from an Iroquoian language, where similar words mean "meadow" or "field." This name likely traveled to English through early French explorers who adopted it before applying it to the region.