Old Perlican

English

Etymology

Likely derived from a corruption of pelican. The settlement may have been named after a ship.

The element old was added to distinguish the town from New Perlican.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈoʊld ˈpɝ.lɪ.kən/
• Hyphenation: Old Per‧li‧can
• Rhymes: -ɜː(ɹ)lɪkən

Proper noun

Old Perlican

1. A town in Newfoundland, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada.