Pictou

English

Etymology

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

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

Proper noun

Pictou

1. A town in Nova Scotia, Canada.

Derived terms

• Pictou County
• Pictou disease

Descendants

• → Scottish Gaelic: Baile Phiogto

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