rice and beans in the Southern United States, based on traditional West African dishes.' name='description'> Hoppin' John - definition and meaning
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Hoppin' John

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  • noun US A dish of rice and beans in the Southern United States, based on traditional West African dishes.

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  • Just as nobody is sure of the origin of the name Hoppin' John, no one seems quite certain why the dish has become associated with luck, or New Year's.

    NYT > Home Page By JESSICA B. HARRIS 2010

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