Bayou State

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Bayou State

/ˈbaɪ.(j)uː steɪt/ US

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From the numerous bayous flowing through these states.

proper noun the Bayou State

An unofficial nickname for Louisiana, a state of the United States.
Similar: Pelican State, Creole State, Sportsman's Paradise, The Boot
An unofficial nickname for Mississippi, a state of the United States.
Similar: Magnolia State

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@misc{bayou_state_2026,
  title = {Bayou State},
  howpublished = {Wiktionary, via Micwyn},
  year = {2026},
  url = {https://micwyn.com/word/bayou%20state},
  urldate = {2026-11-06}
}