SINCE 1828
New Orleans
geographical name
New Or·leans
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ˈȯr-lənz,
ˈȯrl-yənz, (ˌ)ȯr-ˈlēnz
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ˈȯr-lənz,
ˈȯrl-yənz, (ˌ)ȯr-ˈlēnz
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Definition of New Orleans
city and port in southeastern Louisiana between Lake Pontchartrain and the Mississippi River population 343,829
Note: New Orleans is a major tourist destination noted for its annual Mardi Gras festivities.
Other Words from New Orleans
New Orleanian
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-nē-ən
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noun
-nē-ən
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noun
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