GUMBOS | English Meaning, Definition, and Pronunciation

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Word: Gumbo

Speech Type: Noun

Etymology:

early 19th century: from the Angolan word kingombo ‘okra’

Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling: ˈɡʌmbəʊ
Dialects: British English
Definition:

okra, especially the gelatinous pods used in cooking.

Short Definition:

okra

Definition:

a French-based patois spoken by some black and Creole people in Louisiana.

Short Definition:

French-based patois spoken in Louisiana

Definition:

a fine clayey soil that becomes sticky and impervious when wet.

Short Definition:

type of fine clayey soil

Definition:

a type of Cajun music consisting of a lively blend of styles and sounds

Short Definition:

type of Cajun music

Examples:
  • New Orleans syncopated gumbo

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