词汇 | magnolia state |
词源 | Magnolia State. A nickname for Mississippi, which was first called the Mudcat State after the large catfish (mudcats) in its waters. It has also been called the Eagle State (probably from the eagle on its state emblem), the Border-Eagle State, the Ground-hog State, the Mud-Waddler State, and the Bay- ou State. |
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