# Pictou

> English word · Proper noun · IPA /ˈpɪk.təʊ/ · frequency rank #84,609

## Definitions
1. A town in Nova Scotia, Canada.

## 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.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
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