Bouctouche

English edit

Etymology edit

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

Pronunciation edit

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

Proper noun edit

Bouctouche

A town in Kent County, New Brunswick, Canada.

French edit

Etymology edit

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

Pronunciation edit

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

Proper noun edit

Bouctouche m

A town in Kent County, New Brunswick, Canada.

Derived terms edit

Bouctouchois, Bouctouchoise

Descendants edit

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