Etymology

New Orleans

Today it means: The largest city in Louisiana, United States and the parish seat of Orleans Parish, which is coterminous with the city. Full definition →

French La Nouvelle-Orléans
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  1. French · calque ofLa Nouvelle-Orléans
  2. English todayNew Orleans

Calque of French La Nouvelle-Orléans.

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