Souris
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Souris
- /sʊɚˈi/
Where it comes from
The etymology of the name of the town on Prince Edward Island is uncertain. According to one theory, the toponym derives from a calque of French souris (“mouse”), referring to an infestation of mice near the site of the current town. According to an opposing theory, the toponym derives from a corruption of French Havre à l'Échouerie, derived in turn from havre (“harbour”) and échouerie (“bar”), referring to the mouth of the Souris River.
proper noun
- A town in Manitoba.
- A city in North Dakota.
- A town in Kings County, Prince Edward Island, Canada.
Talk about this word "Souris." Wiktionary, via Micwyn, micwyn.com/word/souris. Accessed 6 Nov. 2026. Souris. (n.d.). In Wiktionary, via Micwyn. Retrieved November 6, 2026, from https://micwyn.com/word/souris "Souris." Wiktionary, via Micwyn. Accessed November 6, 2026. https://micwyn.com/word/souris.Cite this
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title = {Souris},
howpublished = {Wiktionary, via Micwyn},
year = {2026},
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urldate = {2026-11-06}
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