English

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Etymology

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Derived from the modification and corruption of French Pointe aux Mortes, derived in turn from pointe (point) and the plural form of mort (dead man). The element pointe was replaced by anse (cove, small bay) while mortes was corrupted to amour (love).

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˈlæns əˈmʊə(ɹ)/
  • Hyphenation: L'Anse Amour
  • Rhymes: -ʊə(ɹ)

Proper noun

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L'Anse Amour

  1. A community of Labrador, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada.
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