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Isle aux Morts
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English
Etymology
Derived from en fr Isle aux Morts, derived in turn from fr isle island and the plural form of fr mort dead man. The town is named after a nearby island, which is named in turn for the numerous shipwrecks which have occurred there.
Pronunciation
en /aɪl ə ˈmɔːɹt/
en Isle aux Morts
en ɔː(ɹ)t 3
Proper noun
Isle aux Morts
en town region/Newfoundland p/Newfoundland and Labrador c/Canada.