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1North American okra, especially the gelatinous pods used in cooking.
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(in Cajun cooking) a spicy chicken or seafood soup thickened typically with okra or rice.
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2 (Gumbo) a French-based patois spoken by some blacks and Creoles in Louisiana.
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3North American a fine clayey soil that becomes sticky and impervious when wet.
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4a type of Cajun music consisting of a lively blend of styles and sounds: New Orleans syncopated gumbo
