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Pictou
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English
Etymology
The name of the town is derived from en mic piktook explosion, fire. The toponym refers to highly explosive methane from coal seams located under the town's harbour.
Pronunciation
en /ˈpɪk.təʊ/
en Pic tou
en ɪktəʊ 2
Proper noun
en town p/Nova Scotia c/Canada.
Derived terms
en Pictou County
en Pictou disease
Descendants
gd Baile Phiogto 1
Anagrams
en cioptu utopic