1. plural of gumbo; thick stews or soups typically containing okra, meat or seafood, and vegetables, especially popular in Louisiana Creole cuisine
Usage: culinary
2. plural of gumbo; types of fine, sticky soil that becomes very muddy when wet
Usage: geological; regional

Examples

• The restaurant serves three different gumbos every day.
• She learned to make authentic gumbos from her grandmother.
• The festival featured gumbos from various local chefs.
• These gumbos become impassable when it rains heavily.
• Farmers struggle with gumbos that stick to their equipment.
• The different gumbos each had their own unique flavor profile.