Chalmette

English

Etymology

Named for its founder, Louis-Xavier Martin de Lino de Chalmette, from French.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ʃæl.mɛt/, /ʃɛl.mɛt/

Proper noun

Chalmette

1. A census-designated place, the parish seat of St. Bernard Parish, in southeastern Louisiana, United States.

Derived terms

• Chalmettian (rare)