French

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Etymology

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Derived from île (island) and the feminine form of fourchu (cleft, split). The island is named for its shape.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /il fuʁ.ʃy/
  • Hyphenation: Île Four‧chue
  • Rhymes: -y

Proper noun

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Île Fourchue f

  1. An island in Saint-Barthélemy, France.