Pictou

English

Etymology

The name of the town is derived from Mi'kmaq piktook (“explosion, fire”). The toponym refers to highly explosive methane from coal seams located under the town's harbour.

Pronunciation

IPA^(key): /ˈpɪk.təʊ/
Hyphenation: Pic‧tou
Rhymes: -ɪktəʊ

Proper noun

Pictou

A town in Nova Scotia, Canada.

Derived terms

Descendants

→ Scottish Gaelic: Baile Phiogto

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