Etymology

Louisiana

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Today it means: A state in the Deep South and South Central regions of the United States. Capital: Baton Rouge. Largest city: New Orleans. Full definition →

French Louisiane
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  1. French · borrowed fromLouisiane
  2. English todayLouisiana

Borrowed from French Louisiane, named for King Louis XIV of France.

Words from the same roots

FrenchLouisiane all →

French Louisiana

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