Pictou

English dictionary entry

Meanings

name
  1. A town in Nova Scotia, Canada.

Pronunciation

/ˈpɪk.təʊ/

Word forms

Pictou

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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