"Nawlins" meaning in All languages combined

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Proper name [English]

Etymology: Imitative of the pronunciation purportedly used by some natives of New Orleans. In truth no native New Orleanian uses fewer than three syllables in saying the name of their city, though the exact pronunciation varies. Head templates: {{en-proper noun}} Nawlins
  1. (informal) New Orleans Tags: informal
    Sense id: en-Nawlins-en-name-G-ceaokj Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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