Bouctouche

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English[edit]

Etymology[edit]

Borrowed from French Bouctouche, derived in turn from the Mi'kmaq toponym Chebuktoosk, which translates to "large bay".

Pronunciation[edit]

Proper noun[edit]

Bouctouche

  1. A town in Kent County, New Brunswick, Canada.

French[edit]

Etymology[edit]

The name of the town derives from the Mi'kmaq toponym Chebuktoosk, which translates to "large bay".

Pronunciation[edit]

  • IPA(key): /buk.tuʃ/
  • Hyphenation: Bouc‧touche
  • Rhymes: -uʃ

Proper noun[edit]

Bouctouche m

  1. A town in Kent County, New Brunswick, Canada.

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Descendants[edit]

  • English: Bouctouche