jambalaya
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Noun — A Louisiana rice dish, typically made with meat, seafood, and vegetables cooked together with spices.
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How to use jambalaya
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
shrimp jambalaya
chicken and sausage jambalaya
Etymology
Borrowed from Louisiana Creole, reflecting the dish's roots in Cajun and Creole cooking traditions.
Full origin of jambalaya →Frequently asked questions
What does “jambalaya” mean?
The word “jambalaya” means a Louisiana rice dish, typically made with meat, seafood, and vegetables cooked together with spices. In plain terms, a hearty, spiced Louisiana rice dish combining meat or seafood with vegetables.
How do you pronounce “jambalaya”?
“Jambalaya” is pronounced jam-buh-LEYE-uh (/ˌd͡ʒæmbəˈlaɪə/ in IPA).
How do you use “jambalaya” in a sentence?
Here is “jambalaya” used in a sentence: “His grandmother's jambalaya always had extra shrimp and andouille sausage.”
What part of speech is “jambalaya”?
“Jambalaya” is a noun.
