SINCE 1828
New Orleans
geographical name
New Or·leans
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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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