gumbos

The edible, mucilaginous pods of the okra plant, used as a vegetable.

"The market sold fresh gumbos for cooking."

Thick, savoury stews from Louisiana, often containing meat, seafood, and vegetables.

"We sampled several delicious gumbos at the festival."

Types of fine, sticky clay soil, often found in the southern United States.

"The heavy gumbos made farming difficult."