New Orleans
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, ˈȯr-lənz
, ˈȯrl-yənz, (ˌ)ȯr-ˈlēnz
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Definition of New Orleans
Note: New Orleans is a major tourist destination noted for its annual Mardi Gras festivities.
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“New Orleans.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/New%20Orleans. Accessed 28 May. 2022.
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