Port aux Basques

English

Etymology

From French Port aux Basques, derived in turn from port (“port”) and the plural form of basque (“Basque”). From being a haven used by Basque whalers in the 16th century, later becoming a settlement in the 17th century.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈpɔɹt oʊ ˈbæsk/
• Hyphenation: Port aux Basques
• Rhymes: -æsk

Proper noun

Port aux Basques

1. A village and port in Channel-Port aux Basques, Newfoundland, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada.

Derived terms

• Channel-Port aux Basques

Translations

Translations

• French: Port aux Basques, Port-aux-Basques

French

Etymology

From port+basque. From being a haven used by Basque whalers in the 16th century, later becoming a settlement in the 17th century.

Proper noun

Port aux Basques ?

1. Port aux Basques: Dated form of Port-aux-Basques.