/ Dictionary / Index J jambalaya: Meaning and Definition of Find definitions for: jam•ba•lay•a Pronunciation: ( jum"bu-lī'u), [key] — n. a dish of Creole origin, consisting of rice cooked with ham, sausage, chicken, or shellfish, herbs, spices, and vegetables, esp. tomatoes, onions, and peppers. Random House Unabridged Dictionary, Copyright © 1997, by Random House, Inc., on Infoplease. See also: jambalaya (Thesaurus) jamb jambeau Related Content Daily Word Quiz: vertigo Analogy of the Day: Today’s Analogy Spelling Bee: Today’s Spelling Bee Frequently Misspelled Words Frequently Mispronounced Words Easily Confused Words Writing & Language