Pictou
Meanings
name
- A town in Nova Scotia, Canada.
Pronunciation
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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.
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