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Vocabulary Entry
gumbo
|noun • verb
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N
noun
A stew or soup originating in Louisiana, typically consisting of a strong stock, meat or shellfish, and vegetables, often served over rice.
Example Sentences
"We enjoyed a big bowl of gumbo at the festival."
"The restaurant is famous for its spicy chicken gumbo."
"He learned how to make gumbo from his grandmother."
V
verb
To mix or combine different elements together, often in a haphazard or unstructured way (informal usage).
Example Sentences
"She decided to gumbo all the leftover ingredients into one pot."
"The artist gumbos various styles to create a unique piece."
"They gumbos different traditions during the celebration."