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Gumbo

Verb / ˈgʌmbəʊ / Another word for gumbo — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Gumbo is a type of thick soup or stew that originated in Louisiana, USA. It typically contains a variety of ingredients such as meat or seafood, vegetables, and spices.

Synonyms & similar words

gumbosoil okraplant hibiscusesculentus abelmoschusesculentus okra ladysfinger Stew Soup Chowder Bisque Broth Potage Bouillabaisse Gazpacho Borscht Consommé Ragout Jambalaya Goulash Chili Curry Pho Minestrone

Example sentences

  1. My mom makes the most delicious gumbo with shrimp and sausage.
  2. We had gumbo for dinner last night and it was so flavorful.
  3. I asked the chef for a bowl of gumbo at the restaurant.
  4. The gumbo at the Cajun festival was spicy and tasty.
  5. Grandma's gumbo recipe has been passed down for generations.

Quotes

  • Gumbo is soul food in the truest sense of the word. It has the power to nourish, comfort, and bring people together. - Leah Chase
  • Gumbo is really a type of soup, but it's a soul-satisfying one. - Emeril Lagasse
  • Gumbo is the truest expression of the melting pot that is Louisiana. - Poppy Tooker

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