creole

: relating to people who are Creoles or to their language

— used to describe spicy food that is usually made with rice, okra, tomatoes, and peppers

◊ Creole is used for the traditional food of the Creoles from the southeastern U.S.

• He ordered the shrimp creole.
• creole dishes such as gumbo

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