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Word: Gumbo
Speech Type: Noun
early 19th century: from the Angolan word kingombo ‘okra’
ˈɡʌmbəʊ
okra, especially the gelatinous pods used in cooking.
Short Definition:okra
a French-based patois spoken by some black and Creole people in Louisiana.
Short Definition:French-based patois spoken in Louisiana
a fine clayey soil that becomes sticky and impervious when wet.
Short Definition:type of fine clayey soil
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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