The Caribbean Dictionary

abe

We - first person plural
1
We - first person plural
1
Everyone - second person plural
people
0
achar
A condiment made from fruit (often mango), vinegar, peppers, salt and mustard oil
food
1
Paternal grandfather; Father's father.
person, family
2
Paternal grandmother; i.e father's mother.
person
0

aks

To ask
5
Second person plural pronoun; You plural.
people
10
aloes
Aloe vera. Valued for use in herbal medicine, as a purgative or washout, and for cosmetic and skin care purposes.
plant
8
aloo
Potato
food, plant
5

am

It. Refers to a thing previously mentioned or known.
0
Person of indigenous South American ancestry.
people
2
ananci
A spider
animal
8
Folk tale with the trickster Ananci as the lead character.
folklore
4
apple banana
A banana variety known for small sweet fruit.
food, plant, fruit
12
Second person plural pronoun; You plural.
0
baa anansi
A spider
animal
0
Father
family
3
Any oppressive or corrupt system or regime.
3
Any incident or time marked by drama, scandal, confusion or conflict.
3
A disrespectful reply. Usually from a child to a parent or teacher.
2
Deep rural or country
0
Ghost or spirit of a dead person or animal
mythology, folklore
4
An insulting gesture where one person catches the eyes or gaze of another then turns her eyes and gaze away in an exaggerated motion
4
Morning sickness.
sickness
2
bag juice
Commercially produced drinks or juice packaged in plastic bags.
food
11

bai

Boy - a young male
person
1
Brother - a male sibling
person, family
0
A bully. One who intimidates or abuses.
person
1
bake
A fried bread typically made from baking powder leavened dough.
food
18