caniapiscau
caniapiscau Lexical Profile
• noun
Canadian A massive reservoir in northern Quebec, Canada, created in the late 1970s and early 1980s by the damming of the Caniapiscau River as part of the James Bay hydroelectric project.
"The Caniapiscau Reservoir is the largest body of water in Quebec and serves as a crucial headwater for the region's vast hydroelectric network."
Canadian A major river in northern Quebec, Canada, flowing northward through the Canadian Shield to join the Larch River, where they together form the Koksoak River.
"For generations, Indigenous communities have navigated the remote waters of the Caniapiscau River for seasonal hunting and travel."
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Word Origin & Etymology
Derived from the Cree or Innu word 'kâ-niyâpiskâw', which translates to 'rocky point' or 'place where there is a rocky point'.