Meanings
- A city in North Dakota.
- A town in Kings County, Prince Edward Island, Canada.
Origin
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.
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Souris. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Souris
“Souris.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Souris. Accessed November 3, 2026.
WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “Souris,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Souris.
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