English Explanatory Dictionary

Antigonish

English dictionary entry

Meanings

name
  1. A town in Nova Scotia, Canada, known for the St. Francis Xavier University and the largest Highland Games outside of Scotland.

Pronunciation

/ˌæn.tɪ.ɡəˈnɪʃ/

Word forms

Antigonish

Etymology

Derived from the Mi'kmaq toponym N'alegihooneech, which translates to "place where branches are torn off". The toponym is thought to refer to a location where bears came to eat beechnuts or hazelnuts.

Derived words

Antigonish County
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