Bayou State

English

Etymology

From the numerous bayous flowing through these states.

Pronunciation

(General American) IPA^(key): /ˈbaɪ.(j)uː steɪt/

Proper noun

Bayou State

An unofficial nickname for the state of Louisiana in the United States of America.
Synonyms: (official) Pelican State, Creole State, Sportsman's Paradise, The Boot
An unofficial nickname for the state of Mississippi in the United States of America.
Synonym: (official) Magnolia State

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