St. Peter's
English
Etymology
Calque of French St. Pierre, derived in turn from the Portuguese toponym San Pedro. The village is named after Saint Peter.
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /ˈseɪnt ˈpi.tɚz/
- Hyphenation: St. Pe‧ter's
- Rhymes: -iːtə(ɹ)z
- Homophones: St Peters, St. Peters, St Peter's
Proper noun
- A village in Nova Scotia, Canada.
Descendants
- → Scottish Gaelic: Baile Naoimh Pheadair (calque)