gumbo (Meaning)
gumbo (n)
any of various fine-grained silty soils that become waxy and very sticky mud when saturated with water
tall coarse annual of Old World tropics widely cultivated in southern United States and West Indies for its long mucilaginous green pods used as basis for soups and stews; sometimes placed in genus Hibiscus
long mucilaginous green pods; may be simmered or sauteed but used especially in soups and stews
a soup or stew thickened with okra pods
gumbo (n.)
A soup thickened with the mucilaginous pods of the okra; okra soup.
The okra plant or its pods.
Synonyms & Antonyms of gumbo
Synonyms:
- macédoine
- olio
- miscellanea
- tangle
- mishmash
- patchwork
- salmagundi
- menagerie
- ragbag
- smorgasbord
- botch
- alphabet soup
- motley
- mixed bag
- blend
- scramble
- shuffle
- agglomeration
- mélange
- patchwork quilt
- grab bag
- olla podrida
- omnium-gatherum
- potpourri
- litter
- rummage
- amalgam
- accumulation
- hodgepodge
- gallimaufry
- clutter
- montage
- hash
- farrago
- jungle
- ragout
- combination
- miscellany
- pastiche
- agglomerate
- crazy quilt
- hotchpotch
FAQs About the word gumbo
any of various fine-grained silty soils that become waxy and very sticky mud when saturated with water, tall coarse annual of Old World tropics widely cultivate
medley, jambalaya, stew, assortment, salad, collage, jumble, variety, macédoine, olio
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The savory gumbo simmered on the stove, releasing an enticing aroma that permeated the kitchen.
The Cajun gumbo was a vibrant blend of vegetables, meat, and seafood, all harmoniously united.
The thick, roux-based gumbo coated the spoon, creating a rich and satisfying texture.
The chef carefully crafted the gumbo, ensuring that each ingredient played a perfect role in the symphony of flavors.
