Meanings
proper nounthe Pelican State
- Official nickname for Louisiana: a state of the United States.
Synonyms: Bayou State, Creole State, Sportsman's Paradise, The Boot
Synonyms & antonyms
proper nounOfficial nickname for Louisiana: a state of the United States.
Origin
A tribute to Louisiana's official state bird, the brown pelican.
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APA
Pelican State. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Pelican%20State
MLA
“Pelican State.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Pelican%20State. Accessed November 4, 2026.
Chicago
WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “Pelican State,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Pelican%20State.
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