Pelican State

English

A brown pelican (Pelecanus occidentalis)

State flag of Louisiana with a pelican vulning herself

Etymology

A tribute to Louisiana's official state bird, the brown pelican.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈpɛl.ɪ.kən steɪt/, /ˈpɛl.ə.kən steɪt/, [ˈpʰɛl.ɪ.kn̩ steɪ̯t̚]

Proper noun

Pelican State

1. The official nickname for the state of Louisiana in the United States of America.

   Synonyms: Bayou State, Creole State, Sportsman's Paradise, The Boot