St. Peter's

See also: St. Peters, St Peters, St Peter's, and St. Peter

English

Etymology

Calque of French St. Pierre, derived in turn from the Portuguese toponym San Pedro. The village is named after Saint Peter.

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /ˈseɪnt ˈpi.tɚz/
  • Hyphenation: St. Pe‧ter's
  • Rhymes: -iːtə(ɹ)z
  • Homophones: St Peters, St. Peters, St Peter's

Proper noun

St. Peter's

  1. A village in Nova Scotia, Canada.

Descendants
  • → Scottish Gaelic: Baile Naoimh Pheadair (calque)
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