Louisiana
Etymology

From French Louisiane, named for King Louis XIV of France.

Pronunciation
  • IPA: /luːˌiːziˈænə/, /ləˌwiːziˈænə/
  • (Southern US) IPA: /ˌluːziˈænə/
Proper noun
  1. A state in the Deep South and South Central regions of the US.
  2. (historical) A vast territory in central North America:
    1. A former dependent territory in France. (1682–1769; 1801–1803)
    2. A former dependent territory in Spain. (1769–1801)
    3. A former territory in US. (1805–1812)
  3. A city in Pike County, Missouri.
  4. A ghost town in Douglas County, Kansas.
  5. The University of Louisiana at Lafayette, and especially its athletic program, the Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns.
  6. A female given name.
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