Meaning of the word jambalaya in English

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jambalaya

US /ˌdʒæm.bəˈlaɪ.ə/
UK /ˌdʒæm.bəˈlaɪ.ə/
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Noun

1.

a dish of Spanish and French influence, common in Louisiana, consisting of rice cooked with various ingredients such as shrimp, chicken, and sausage

Example:
We had delicious jambalaya for dinner last night.
The chef's special was a spicy chicken and sausage jambalaya.
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