jambalaya

jambalaya
/jum'beuh luy"euh/, n.
a dish of Creole origin, consisting of rice cooked with ham, sausage, chicken, or shellfish, herbs, spices, and vegetables, esp. tomatoes, onions, and peppers.
[1740-50; < LaF < Pr jambalaia, of uncert. orig.]

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