Bouctouche

English

Etymology

Borrowed from French Bouctouche, derived in turn from the Mi'kmaq toponym Chebuktoosk, which translates to "large bay".

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈbʌk.tuːʃ/
• Hyphenation: Bouc‧touche
• Rhymes: -ʌktuːʃ

Proper noun

Bouctouche

1. A town in Kent County, New Brunswick, Canada.

French

Etymology

The name of the town derives from the Mi'kmaq toponym Chebuktoosk, which translates to "large bay".

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /buk.tuʃ/
• Hyphenation: Bouc‧touche
• Rhymes: -uʃ

Proper noun

Bouctouche m

1. A town in Kent County, New Brunswick, Canada.

Derived terms

• Bouctouchois, Bouctouchoise

Descendants

• → English: Bouctouche