Pelican State

English

Etymology

A tribute to Louisiana's official state bird, the brown pelican.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈpɛl.ɪ.kən steɪt/, /ˈpɛl.ə.kən steɪt/, [ˈpʰɛl.ɪ.kn̩ steɪ̯t̚]

Proper noun

the Pelican State

  1. Official nickname for Louisiana: a state of the United States.
    Synonyms: Bayou State, Creole State, Sportsman's Paradise, The Boot
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