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>>gumbo and okra - the words are cognates<<
Anna,
The link you provided gives the following definition:
"...another name for okra; also applied in the W United States to a rich, black, alkaline alluvial soil, which is soapy or sticky when wet."
Is that why so many people think it is so yucky?
Anyone for some soup?
Entire Thread Subject Posted By Posted gumbo = okra AnnaStrophic 06/01/00 01:32 AM Re: gumbo = okra David108 06/01/00 03:43 AM Re: gumbo = okra Jackie 06/01/00 11:28 AM Re: gumbo = okra jmh 06/01/00 01:59 PM Re: gumbo = okra AnnaStrophic 06/01/00 02:36 PM Re: gumbo = okra whalemeat 06/02/00 06:18 AM
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