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Etymology

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Derived from French petit (small) and the toponym Dominique. The island was named after Dominica. Compare Petit Canouan, Petit Nevis, Petit Saint Vincent, Petite Martinique and Petite Mustique.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˈpɛ.ti dɒ.mɪˈniːk/
  • Hyphenation: Pe‧tit Do‧mi‧nique
  • Rhymes: -iːk

Proper noun

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Petit Dominique

  1. An island in Grenada.