Gumbo typically includes okra (the name comes from “gombo,” the word for okra in several West African languages), along with andouille or other smoked sausage, shrimp, and other meats and ...

In fact, the dish's name originates from the Bambara word for okra, "gombo," according to Google's description of the Doodle. Gumbo can be as versatile as it is delicious, as there are different ...