Definition of New Orleans
city and port in southeastern Louisiana between Lake Pontchartrain and the Mississippi River population 343,829 ◆New Orleans is a major tourist destination noted for its annual Mardi Gras festivities.
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New Orleans
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Definition of New Orleans for English Language Learners
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: U.S. city, Louisiana
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See words that rhyme with New Orleans Britannica.com: Encyclopedia article about New Orleans
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