What does "pelican state" mean?

Official nickname for Louisiana: a state of the United States.

What is a synonym for "pelican state"?

Common synonyms include: louisiana.

Pronounced //ˈpɛl.ɪ.kən steɪt//.

/ˈpɛl.ɪ.kən steɪt/ name

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Proper Noun

A tribute to Louisiana's official state bird, the brown pelican.