Les Abymes

French

Etymology

Derived from the plural form of abîme (“abyss”). Allegedly named for fog generated by the evaporation of water of the local swamps.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /lɛz‿a.bim/
• Hyphenation: Les Abymes
• Rhymes: -im

Proper noun

Les Abymes f pl (plural only)

1. A commune of Guadeloupe, France.

Derived terms

• Abymien, Abymienne