Caraquet

English

Etymology

Borrowed from French Caraquet, further etymology uncertain. The name may derive from the Mi'kmaq toponym Kalague, translated as "where two rivers meet".

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈkɑː.ɹə.kɛt/
• Hyphenation: Ca‧ra‧quet
• Rhymes: -ɑːɹəkɛt

Proper noun

Caraquet

1. A town in Gloucester County, New Brunswick, Canada.

French

Etymology

Etymology uncertain. The name may derive from the Mi'kmaq toponym Kalague, translated as "where two rivers meet".

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ka.ʁa.kɛt/
• Hyphenation: Ca‧ra‧quet
• Rhymes: -ɛt

Proper noun

Caraquet m

1. A town in Gloucester County, New Brunswick, Canada.

Derived terms

• Caraquetois, Caraquetoise

Descendants

• → English: Caraquet