New Orleans

New Orleans
noun n(j)uː ˈɔrliənzˈn(j)uː ɔrˈliːnznuː ˈɔrlənzˈnɔrlənz
a) The largest city in the State of Louisiana, United States of America. It is an industrial and distribution center, a major seaport, and known for its rich cultural heritage, especially its music and cuisine. The city is on the banks of the Mississippi.
b) New Orleans
Syn: Big Easy, Cresent City
See Also: New Orleanian

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