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Souris
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souris
English
Etymology
The etymology of the name of the town on Prince Edward Island is en 1. According to one theory, the toponym derives from a calque of fr 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 fr Havre à l'Échouerie, derived in turn from fr havre harbour and fr échouerie bar, referring to the mouth of the en Souris River.
Pronunciation
en /sʊɚˈi/
en Sou ris
Proper noun
en town p/Manitoba.
en city s/North Dakota.
en town county/Kings County p/Prince Edward Island c/Canada.
Anagrams
en iorssu urosis