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Definition of restigouche

restigouche

/ˌrɛstɪˈɡuːʃ/
res · ti · gouche

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restigouche Lexical Profile

• 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."

• Rhymes for restigouche

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

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Restigouche. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 21, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/restigouche
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