Pictou

== English == === Etymology === The name of the town is derived from Mi'kmaq piktook (“explosion, fire”). The toponym refers to highly explosive methane from coal seams located under the town's harbour. === Pronunciation === IPA(key): /ˈpɪk.təʊ/ Hyphenation: Pic‧tou Rhymes: -ɪktəʊ === Proper noun === Pictou A town in Nova Scotia, Canada. ==== Derived terms ==== Pictou County Pictou disease ==== Descendants ==== → Scottish Gaelic: Baile Phiogto === Anagrams === utopic