Pictou
English
editEtymology
editThe name of the town is derived from Mi'kmaq piktook (“explosion, fire”). The toponym refers to highly explosive methane from coal seams located under the town's harbour.
Pronunciation
editProper noun
editPictou
- A town in Nova Scotia, Canada.
Derived terms
editDescendants
edit- → Scottish Gaelic: Baile Phiogto