L'Île-du-Grand-Calumet

French

Etymology

The name of the island and municipality is derived from île (“island”), grand (“great”) and calumet (“ceremonial pipe”). The island was used as a meeting and trading location by Native Americans.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /lil.dy.ɡʁɑ̃.ka.ly.mɛ/
• Hyphenation: L'Île-du-Grand-Calumet
• Rhymes: -ɛ

Proper noun

L’Île-du-Grand-Calumet f

1. An island and municipality of Pontiac, Outaouais, Quebec, Canada.

Derived terms

• Calumettan, Calumettanne