gumbo
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That includes mashed potatoes, chicken pot pie and casserole, or big pots of soup, chowder, gumbo and jambalaya.
From Salon • Feb. 7, 2026
Her family’s version of gumbo starts with chicken thighs, which are seasoned with paprika, cayenne, oregano and salt.
From Salon • Dec. 15, 2025
Adults are about two feet long and weigh some 15 to 20 pounds, with plenty of meat for a gumbo or stew.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 27, 2025
And he makes this gumbo that’s fire, usually on Sundays.
From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 29, 2024
‘By gumbo, that is a squackling good idea!’ the BFG said.
From "The BFG" by Roald Dahl
Vocabulary lists containing gumbo
The Melting Pot: Food Words from Other Languages
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