Meaning of the word gumbo in English
What does gumbo mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
gumbo
US /ˈɡʌm.boʊ/
UK /ˈɡʌm.bəʊ/
Noun
1.
a traditional Louisiana dish, a hearty stew made with meat or seafood, a thickener (okra or roux), and vegetables such as celery, bell peppers, and onions
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We had delicious seafood gumbo for dinner.
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The chef's special was chicken and sausage gumbo.
2.
a type of okra, a plant whose pods are used in cooking, especially in gumbo
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The recipe calls for fresh gumbo pods.
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We grew gumbo in our garden this year.