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Definition of restigouche
restigouche
/ˌrɛstɪˈɡuːʃ/
res · ti · gouche
restigouche Lexical Profile
CEFR
C2
Grade
9
Tier
3
Usage
Rare
• noun
1
Canadian A major river flowing across northwestern New Brunswick and southeastern Quebec in Canada, internationally renowned for its premier Atlantic salmon fishing.
2
Canadian A county and regional municipality located in the northernmost part of the Canadian province of New Brunswick.
Example
"The forestry industry has historically been a vital economic driver for communities throughout Restigouche."
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Word Origin & Etymology
Derived from the Mi'kmaq word 'Listuguj', traditionally interpreted to mean 'five-branched river', referring to its extensive network of tributaries.
Usage Trend
Historical frequency of usage in published text.
180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer
Cite this Entry
Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Restigouche. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 21, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/restigouche