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Gungo

[gung-go]
Noun

Definition

Gungo peas (pigeon peas), essential for Jamaican rice and peas.

Example Sentences

Patois:
Gungo peas soup wid salt beef sweet bad.
English:
Pigeon pea soup with salted beef tastes delicious.
Patois:
Wi plant gungo peas round Christmas time.
English:
We plant pigeon peas around Christmas time.

Usage Tip

Essential staple legume (Cajanus cajan), especially popular during Christmas season in Jamaica.

Patois Synonym: pigeon peas
English Synonym: pigeon peas
Tags:FoodPlants
Category:Food, Drink & Cooking

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