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Gumbo  (guhm-boh) Noun a stew or thick soup, usually made with chicken or seafood, greens, and okra More about Gumbo First recorded in 1795–1805. From the Kimbundu, and the Louisiana French gombo, meaning “a stew or soup.” Examples of Gumbo Grandma’s gumbo recipe has been passed down for generations and remains a family favourite. I couldn’t resist ordering a bowl of gumbo when I saw it on the menu at the New Orleans restaurant. Subsume (suhb-soom) Verb More about Subsume to consider or include something as part of a more comprehensive one First recorded in 1525–35. From the Medieval Latin subsūmere, combining sub-, “under, below, beneath,” + sūmere, “to take.” Examples of Subsume As the new policy unfolds, specific cases subsume under broader regulations. The project’s minor details were eventually subsumed into the larger scope of the final report. Fulvous (fuhl-vuhs) Adjective tawny; dull yellowish-gray or yellowish-brown More about Fulvous First recorded in 1655–65. From the Latin