English Explanatory Dictionary

Forteau

English dictionary entry

Meanings

name
  1. A town in Labrador, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada.

Pronunciation

/ˈfɔɹ.toʊ/

Word forms

Forteau

Etymology

Derived from French Forteau, derived in turn from a compound of fort (“strong”) and eau (“water”). The toponym refers to the powerful, unpredictable tides found near the village.

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