Forteau

English

Etymology

Derived from French Forteau, derived in turn from a compound of fort (“strong”) and eau (“water”). The toponym refers to the powerful, unpredictable tides found near the village.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈfɔɹ.toʊ/
  • Hyphenation: For‧teau
  • Rhymes: -ɔː(ɹ)təʊ

Proper noun

Forteau

  1. A town in Labrador, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada.

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