miramichi
miramichi Lexical Profile
• noun
Canadian A city located in northeastern New Brunswick, Canada, formed in 1995 by the amalgamation of several towns, and renowned for its forestry industry and rich cultural heritage.
"During our road trip through the Maritimes, we stopped in Miramichi to attend a traditional Acadian and Celtic music festival."
Canadian A major river system in New Brunswick, Canada, internationally recognized for its world-class Atlantic salmon fly-fishing.
"Generations of anglers have traveled to the Miramichi in hopes of catching a prized Atlantic salmon."
• Rhymes for miramichi
Word Origin & Etymology
Derived from an Algonquian language, likely Mi'kmaq or Montagnais, historically recorded in the 17th century in various spellings such as 'Misamichi'. It is generally thought to refer to the 'land of the Mi'kmaq'.
Usage Trend
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