#louisiana
8 words tagged “louisiana”
A mutt — a mixed-breed yard dog, said with affection.
Louisiana's word for what every other US state calls a county.
The car inspection sticker — what every other state just calls an inspection sticker.
A whole lot — pronounced 'bookoo' down in NOLA.
Cajun exclamation of surprise — and also the local word for crappie.
New Orleans name for the chayote — vegetable pear, pantry staple.
A voodoo charm to ward off evil — or wish it on someone.
Flat-bottomed Cajun canoe built to glide through the bayou.