Louisiana

geographical name

Lou·​i·​si·​ana lu̇-ˌē-zē-ˈa-nə How to pronounce Louisiana (audio)
ˌlü-ə-zē-,
ˌlü-zē-
state of the southern U.S. that includes the vast delta through which the Mississippi River flows into the Gulf of Mexico; capital Baton Rouge area 48,523 square miles (126,160 square kilometers), population 4,533,372
Louisianan
lu̇-ˌē-zē-ˈa-nən How to pronounce Louisiana (audio)
ˌlü-ə-zē-
ˌlü-zē-
adjective or noun
Louisianian adjective or noun

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“Louisiana.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Louisiana. Accessed 18 Mar. 2024.

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