English Explanatory Dictionary

Souris

English dictionary entry

Meanings

name
  1. A town in Manitoba.
  2. A city in North Dakota.
  3. A town in Kings County, Prince Edward Island, Canada.

Pronunciation

/sʊɚˈi/

Word forms

Souris

Etymology

The etymology of the name of the town on Prince Edward Island is uncertain. According to one theory, the toponym derives from a calque of French souris (“mouse”), referring to an infestation of mice near the site of the current town. According to an opposing theory, the toponym derives from a corruption of French Havre à l'Échouerie, derived in turn from havre (“harbour”) and échouerie (“bar”), referring to the mouth of the Souris River.

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