Pelican State

== English == === 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 === the Pelican State Official nickname for Louisiana: a state of the United States. Synonyms: Bayou State, Creole State, Sportsman's Paradise, The Boot ==== Derived terms ====