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red beans and rice

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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  • /ɹɛd ˌbiːnz ənd ˈɹaɪs/

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noun

Meaning 1

A Louisiana Creole dish made with small red beans, vegetables, spices, oftentimes pork bones, frequently a meat such as ham or sausage, and served over white rice.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: Louisiana, uncountable

Qualifier: New Orleans

Examples

  • Red beans and rice is a staple on our Monday-night dinner table.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: red beans

Antonyms: none provided

History

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Across languages

Translations

1 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • French: bécassine créole — Creole dish