Gumbo: meaning, definitions and examples
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gumbo
[ หษกสmboส ]
food
Gumbo is a dish that originated in southern Louisiana during the 18th century. It typically consists of a strongly flavored stock, meat or shellfish, and vegetables such as okra, celery, and bell peppers. Gumbo is often thickened with a roux and served over rice.
Examples of usage
- I ordered a bowl of gumbo at the restaurant.
- My grandma makes the best gumbo in town.
- Have you ever tried seafood gumbo?
slang
In slang, 'gumbo' can refer to a mixture or a confused jumble of things. It is often used to describe a chaotic situation or a messy combination.
Examples of usage
- The project turned into a real gumbo of conflicting ideas.
- His room was a gumbo of clothes and books.
- Sorting through the paperwork was like dealing with a gumbo.
Translations
Translations of the word "gumbo" in other languages:
๐ต๐น gumbo
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเคฎเฅเคฌเฅ
๐ฉ๐ช Gumbo
๐ฎ๐ฉ gumbo
๐บ๐ฆ ะณัะผะฑะพ
๐ต๐ฑ gumbo
๐ฏ๐ต ใฌใณใ
๐ซ๐ท gumbo
๐ช๐ธ gumbo
๐น๐ท gumbo
๐ฐ๐ท ๊ฒ๋ณด
๐ธ๐ฆ ุฌุงู ุจู
๐จ๐ฟ gumbo
๐ธ๐ฐ gumbo
๐จ๐ณ ็ง่ตๆฑค (qiลซkuรญ tฤng)
๐ธ๐ฎ gumbo
๐ฎ๐ธ gumbo
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะณัะผะฑะพ
๐ฌ๐ช แแฃแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ gumbo
๐ฒ๐ฝ gumbo
Etymology
The word 'gumbo' comes from a West African word for okra, which was one of the key ingredients in the dish. Gumbo has its roots in the culinary traditions of the African, French, Spanish, and Native American people who lived in Louisiana. Over time, it has become a beloved staple of Creole and Cajun cuisine.
Word Frequency Rank
This word's position of #31,263 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.
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