Etymology

jambalaya

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Today it means: Any of various of rice-based dishes common in Louisiana Cajun or Creole cooking, most often with shrimp, oysters, chicken or ham. Full definition →

Louisiana Creole jambalaya
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Borrowed from Louisiana Creole jambalaya.

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