L'Île-du-Grand-Calumet

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French

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Etymology

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The name of the island and municipality is derived from île (island), grand (great) and calumet (ceremonial pipe). The island was used as a meeting and trading location by Native Americans.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /l‿il.dy.ɡʁɑ̃.ka.ly.mɛ/
  • Hyphenation: L'Île-du-Grand-Calumet
  • Rhymes:

Proper noun

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L’Île-du-Grand-Calumet f

  1. An island and municipality of Pontiac, Outaouais, Quebec, Canada.

Derived terms

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