Esquimalt
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of Esquimalt
First recorded in 1875–80; an English approximation of Esquimalt (a Coast Salish language) x̣ʷiméɫǝɫ “place of gradual shoaling”
Example Sentences
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Our goal was to reach the artsy resort town of Sooke before night fell, but we decided to backtrack in hopes of finding Esquimalt Lagoon.
From New York Times • Oct. 2, 2017
Last month, Clark’s government refused to force the Victoria-area municipality of Esquimalt to accept the regional district’s plans to locate a proposed $780 million treatment facility on the shores of the community.
From Washington Times • Jun. 13, 2014
So, no surprise that Esquimalt didn’t want the plant.
From Seattle Times • Jun. 12, 2014
Tents have been set up at the Esquimalt naval base near Victoria, British Columbia for immigration officials to process the passengers -- who will also be taken into police custody.
From Reuters • Aug. 13, 2010
Very fair sport can be got in the Narrows near Vancouver or in the sea off Esquimalt or Oak Bay near Victoria.
From Fishing in British Columbia With a Chapter on Tuna Fishing at Santa Catalina by Lambert, Thomas Wilson
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