Vachon

See also: vachon

English

Etymology

From French Vachon.

Proper noun

Vachon (countable and uncountable, plural Vachons)

  1. (countable) A surname from French, equivalent to English Coward or Cowherd.
  2. A placename
    1. Ellipsis of Vachon River.
      1. A river in Nunavik, Quebec, Canada.
      2. A river in Chaudiere, Quebec, Canada.
    2. An electoral district in Monteregie, Quebec, Canada.

Coordinate terms

surname

Translations

Translations

Further reading

French

Etymology

From Middle French vachon.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /va.ʃɔ̃/

Proper noun

Vachon ?

  1. a surname, Vachon, originating as an occupation, equivalent to English Cowherd or Coward
  2. Vachon: A placename
    1. ellipsis of rivière Vachon
      1. a river in Nord-du-Québec, Québec, Canada
      2. a river in Chaudière-Appalaches, Québec, Canada
    2. an electoral district in Montérégie, Québec, Canada

Descendants

  • English: Vachon

See also

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