The Boot

== English == === Etymology === From the boot-shaped outline of Louisiana's borders. === Pronunciation === (General American) IPA(key): /ˈðiː but/, /ˈðʌ but/, [ð(ə) but̚] === Proper noun === The Boot (humorous) Nickname for Louisiana: a state of the United States. Synonyms: (official) Pelican State, Bayou State, Creole State, Sportsman's Paradise ==== Usage notes ==== Capitalization varies.