Pelican State

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English

A brown pelican (Pelecanus occidentalis)
State flag of Louisiana with a pelican vulning herself

Etymology

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

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈpɛl.ɪ.kən steɪt/, /ˈpɛl.ə.kən steɪt/,

Proper noun

Pelican State

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