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GUMBO

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Definitions

There are 4 meanings of the word Gumbo.

Gumbo - as a noun

Any of various fine-grained silty soils that become waxy and very sticky mud when saturated with water

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
gumbo soil

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

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
abelmoschus esculentushibiscus esculentuslady's-fingerokraokra plant

Long mucilaginous green pods; may be simmered or sauteed but used especially in soups and stews

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
okra

A soup or stew thickened with okra pods

Example Sentences

"I had a bowl of gumbo for lunch."
"She added shrimp and sausage to the gumbo."
"The chef's special gumbo had a spicy kick to it."
"I like to top my gumbo with fresh parsley."
"The gumbo simmered on the stove for hours."
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Word Game Points

Is GUMBO a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, gumbo is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

GUMBO has a SCRABBLE points total of 10.

Is GUMBO a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, gumbo is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
GUMBO has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 14.

Is GUMBO a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, gumbo is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
GUMBO has a WORDFEUD points total of 13.

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