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jambalaya
(jum′bə lī′ə, jam′-)
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noun
- a Creole stew made of rice and shrimp, oysters, crabs, ham, chicken, etc., with spices and, often, vegetables
- any jumbled mixture
Origin: AmFr (Louisiana) < Prov jambalaia
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noun
A Creole dish consisting of rice that has been cooked with shrimp, oysters, ham, or chicken and seasoned with spices and herbs.
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Origin: Louisiana French
Origin: , from Provençal jambalaia
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