English Explanatory Dictionary

jambalaya

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. Any of various of rice-based dishes common in Louisiana Cajun or Creole cooking; most often with shrimp, oysters, chicken or ham.

Pronunciation

/ˌd͡ʒæmbəˈlaɪə/ /ˌd͡ʒʌmbəˈlaɪə/

Word forms

jambalaya jambalayas

Etymology

From Louisiana Creole jambalaya

Derived words

pastalaya
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