The Caribbean Dictionary

a

Of.
2
a box a dead
A fast food meal of fried chicken and french fries.
food
4
a door
Outside or outdoors
place
1

aan

Than; Introducing another element for comparison or reference.
1
Previously. In the past.
4
Embarrased
0
To taunt by sticking out one's tongue.
0
An African day name for girls born on a Thursday.
1

abe

We - first person plural
2
We - first person plural
1
Everyone - second person plural
people
0
abeng
A trumpet like instrument made from an animal's horn. It was traditionally used as a Maroon communication and ceremonial tool. It was...
music
31
abiu
Pouteria caimito, a tropical tree, and its fruit originally from South America. It will grow an average of 33 feet (10 m) high, and...
food, fruit, plant
12
To annoy.
2
abuja
A firefly; A beetle that produces a blinking yellow, orange, or red light via bioluminescence.
insect
0
accompong
A historical maroon village, located in the hills of St. Elizabeth Parish in Jamaica, consolidated by a treaty in 1739. It is located...
place
0
accra
A fried batter made from a mix of flour, saltfish, onions, peppers and other spices
food
13
achar
A condiment made from fruit (often mango), vinegar, peppers, salt and mustard oil
food
3
Any hard liquor or alcoholic drink
food
0
ackee
Blighia sapida; A fruit of the soapberry family native to West Africa that was introduced to the Caribbean. It is the national fruit...
food, plant, fruit, national symbol
121
ackee and saltfish
A traditional food that is the national dish of Jamaica. It is typically prepared as a sautee of boiled ackee, saltfish, peppers,...
food, national symbol
3
Jamaican Vomiting Sickness is a poisoning caused by ingestion of the unripe arils of the ackee fruit, its seeds, and husks. It is...
0
A John Canoe character that recites poetry and Shakespearean plays.
1
To show off or put on airs
0
When.
0
afu

afu

Yam.
food, plant
2
agama
Any of various species of large lizards
animal
1
age paper
Birth certificate.
0
Old. Elderly.
1
A mean of cornmeal mush cooked in leaves.
food
0