Southern US state bought from the French in 1803 (9)

I believe the answer is:

louisiana

(Other definitions for louisiana that I've seen before include "US state, capital Baton Rouge" , "US southern state" , "that's near Mississippi" , "Southern United State on the Gulf of Mexico" , "State named for French king" .)

I've seen this clue in The Independent.

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