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Gumbo: meaning, definitions and examples

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gumbo

 

[ หˆษกสŒmboสŠ ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

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?
Context #2 | Noun

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:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น gumbo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค—เคฎเฅเคฌเฅ‹

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Gumbo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ gumbo

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะณัƒะผะฑะพ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ gumbo

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ฌใƒณใƒœ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท gumbo

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ gumbo

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท gumbo

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ฒ€๋ณด

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฌุงู…ุจูˆ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ gumbo

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ gumbo

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็ง‹่‘ตๆฑค (qiลซkuรญ tฤng)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ gumbo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ gumbo

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะณัƒะผะฑะพ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ’แƒฃแƒ›แƒ‘แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ gumbo

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ gumbo

Word origin

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.

See also: gum, gummer, gummy.

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.