Pictou

English edit

Etymology edit

The 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 edit

IPA^(key): /ˈpɪk.təʊ/
Hyphenation: Pic‧tou
Rhymes: -ɪktəʊ

Proper noun edit

Pictou

A town in Nova Scotia, Canada.

Derived terms edit

Descendants edit

→ Scottish Gaelic: Baile Phiogto

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