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Forteau.

A town in Labrador, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada.

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Meaning & usage

name/ˈfɔɹ.toʊ/
  1. A town in Labrador, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada.

Where this word comes from

Derived from French Forteau, derived in turn from a compound of fort (“strong”) and eau (“water”). The toponym refers to the powerful, unpredictable tides found near the village.

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