The Caribbean Dictionary

accra
A fried batter made from a mix of flour, saltfish, onions, peppers and other spices
food
13
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
agouti
Small rodents related to guinea pigs.
animal, food
9
Any oppressive or corrupt system or regime.
3
Any incident or time marked by drama, scandal, confusion or conflict.
3
A bully. One who intimidates or abuses.
person
1
One who does not follow or practice Rastafari. A heathen or unbeliever.
person
0
Totally confused
12

ben

To bend
1
black cake
Rich dark cakes popular around Christmas. A primary ingredients is dried fruit that has been steeped or soaked in rum or wine for...
food
3
Corrupt behavior; financial corruption
1
bois pain
Tree and fruit native to the Pacific Islands and Malaysia that was brought to the West Indies in the 18th century. The fruit is large...
plant, food
0
A miniature man, roughly 2 feet tall, brought into being on Good Friday to do the evil bidding of his summoner. According to legend,...
folklore, mythology
4
breadfruit
+ 2
Tree and fruit native to the Pacific Islands and Malaysia that was brought to the West Indies in the 18th century. The fruit is large...
food, plant, fruit
29
breadnut
Seeded breadfruit
food
6
Proper upbringing or home training
5
bulla
A homosexual man.
derogatory
3
callaloo
A thick spicy soup-like dish made with a green leafy vegetable as a main ingredient. The vegetable is usually aramanth or dasheen leaves.
food
13
chenet
Ovoid green fruit that grows in bunches on trees up to 30m high. The fruit typically ripen during the summer. The fruit is related to...
food, fruit, plant
58
chocolate tea
A beverage made from the ground seeds of the cocoa plant. It is usually made hot, and heavily spiced with nutmeg, vanilla and cinnamon.
food
6
coolie
A person of East Indian ancestry. Most Caribbean people of East Indian descent can trace their roots back to indentured workers...
person
196
cornmeal porridge
A breakfast porridge made with cornmeal as a primary ingredient. It may also include milk, coconut milk, sugar, and spices like...
food
6
An insulting gesture where one person catches the eyes or gaze of another then turns her eyes and gaze away in an exaggerated motion
2
dasheen leaf
The edible leaves of the taro plant.
plant, food
0
deadas
Meat - animal flesh
food
0
dhalpouri
A roti with a stuffing of ground yellow split peas (dhal), cumin (geera), garlic and pepper. The split peas are boiled until they are...
food
0
To sleep
6
Stupid.
6
dougla
Person of mixed African and East Indian ancestry
person
17
Down
0