Beothuk
/biːˈɒtək/
Beothuk noun: a member of one of the historical aboriginal peoples of Canada.
Noun
Beothuk (plural Beothuks or Beothuk)
- A member of one of the historical aboriginal peoples of Canada.
Proper noun
Beothuk
- The extinct language of these people.
Forms of Beothuk
| plural | Beothuks |
|---|---|
| plural | Beothuk |
| alternative form | Beothic |
| alternative form | Beothick |
| alternative form | Beothuck |
Origin of Beothuk
From Beothuk beathook (“the people”).
Questions about Beothuk
- What does Beothuk mean?
- Beothuk means a member of one of the historical aboriginal peoples of Canada.
- What part of speech is Beothuk?
- Beothuk can be a noun or a proper noun.
- How do you pronounce Beothuk?
- Beothuk is pronounced /biːˈɒtək/.
- What is the plural of Beothuk?
- The plural of Beothuk is Beothuks.
Words near Beothuk in the dictionary
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