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May 21, 2013
escovitch
escovitch
A process of cooking whereby meat (typically fish) is fried, then doused liberally with a pickling sauce made from vinegar, pimento,...
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May 20, 2013
mumma lashy
A children's game where one child plays the role of an angry mother trying to catch and spank the other children whose role is to...
game
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May 19, 2013
tuty
tuty
The larval form of insects in the lacewing group of insects. Also known as antlions, they are known primarily for the funnel shaped...
animal, insect
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May 18, 2013
chink
chink
Bedbug - parasitic insects that feed on human blood. They are known for their tendency to live in and around bedding, couches, and...
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May 17, 2013
wompas
Sandals made from car tires.
clothes
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May 16, 2013
bissy
bissy
Kola nut. The dried nuts, particularly in grated form, are highly regarded for its medicinal properties. It is commonly used as an...
plant
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May 15, 2013
ball pate
ball pate
The White Crowned Pigeon. A large black dove with a white head. It is hunted and valued as food.
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May 14, 2013
stinkin toe
stinkin toe
Bukut. The fruit and tree of Casia Grandis. It is considered an effective natural remedy for anemia.
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May 13, 2013
voodoo
Folk magic, sorcery, and religious practices derived from Central African and West African origins. The practice is often associated...
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May 12, 2013
wagga wagga
wagga wagga
Obese or fat
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May 11, 2013
twang
To effect a non local accent (Eg. British or American) and speech mannerisms
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May 10, 2013
pooparlee
pooparlee
A torpedo, oval, or pear shaped fruit. The fruit bears on a large leafed tree up to 10m tall. When green, it is cooked as if a...
food, plant, fruit
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May 09, 2013
toutoulbay
One who is naive, easily taken advantage of, or easily defeated.
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May 08, 2013
zaboca
zaboca
Avocado. Edible pear shaped or round fruit with an egg shaped seed. The flesh is green on the outside and turns yellow closer to the...
food, fruit, plant
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May 07, 2013
zr vans
zr vans
Private owned transportation with license plates that begin with 'ZR'.
transportation
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May 06, 2013
back back
To move backwards; To reverse
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May 05, 2013
hops
hops
Bread that is crusty on the outside, light and fluffy on the inside
food
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May 04, 2013
dasheen
dasheen
Taro - plant used primarily for its edible root and leaves.
food
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May 03, 2013
cheups
A sucking noise made with the tongue pressed against the teeth used to express annoyance, frustration, or contempt.
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May 02, 2013
aunty katie
aunty katie
The Jamaican Oriole. A species of bird in the Icteridae family. The bird has distinctive black, yellow and white markings. It is...
animal, bird
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May 01, 2013
touch
Slightly spoiled
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April 30, 2013
yenk
To effect a non local accent (Eg. British or American) and speech mannerisms
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April 29, 2013
tambrin
tambrin
Tamarind
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April 28, 2013
accra
accra
A fried batter made from a mix of flour, saltfish, onions, peppers and other spices
food
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April 27, 2013
warap
A mixture of rice and dhal cooked with vegetable to a thick, soup like consistency
food
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April 26, 2013
telephone cut
A large cut or scar across the jawline from ear to mouth, roughly corresponding to where one would hold a telephone during conversation.
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April 25, 2013
bolli
bolli
A gourd that is used for utilitarian purposes, and not for food. The skin or shell of the large green fruit hardens to become...
plant
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April 24, 2013
yellow jaw
yellow jaw
A large venomous member of the pit viper species found in Belize and Central America. Scientific name: Bothrops asper
animal
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April 23, 2013
currito
currito
An edible species of armour plated catfish that grows up to 24.0 centimetres in length. Males grow to a larger average and maximum...
animal
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April 22, 2013
allibutton
One who does the perceived difficult or boring part of a game or sport (eg. swinging a jump rope), but never gets a turn at the fun...
person
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April 21, 2013
capok tree
capok tree
The silk cotton tree (Ceiba pentandra) is a tropical tree of the order Malvales and the family Malvaceae (previously separated in the...
plant
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April 20, 2013
ganja
ganja
+ 5
Marijuana; Cannabis
plant
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April 19, 2013
turkey berry
turkey berry
A small green, bitter tasting berry. It is sometimes eaten alone after boiling or cooked with saltfish
plant, food
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April 18, 2013
belna
belna
Rolling pin - a cylindrical wooden cooking instrument used to flatten and shape dough.
food
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April 17, 2013
pacay
pacay
Inga feuilleei is a legume that produces a podded fruit with a smooth textured, sweet, edible white pulp surrounding the seeds.
food, fruit, plant
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April 16, 2013
banga tree
banga tree
Is a species of palm native to tropical regions of the Americas, from southern Mexico and the Caribbean south to Paraguay and...
plant
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April 15, 2013
picknie
picknie
Child or children
person, family
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April 14, 2013
grosella
grosella
The tree and fruit of Phyllanthus acidus. The intermediate sized tree produces small, flattened, multi-lobed, berries with a high...
food, fruit, plant
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April 13, 2013
bussu
A small aquatic snail often found attached to rocks in rivers. They are edible and sometimes used as an ingredient in soups
food, animal
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April 12, 2013
tutti fruiti
tutti fruiti
A light cake made with white flour and mixed fruits.
food
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April 11, 2013
big eye
Gluttonous, greedy
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April 10, 2013
vincy
vincy
A national of St. Vincent and the Grenadines
person
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April 09, 2013
boat tail
boat tail
A grackle found throughout the greater antilles as well as smaller, nearby islands. Like all quiscalus grackles, it is a rather...
animal, bird
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April 08, 2013
widara
widara
A small round berry about 3/4 inches in diameter. The fruit is green and turns yellow as it ripens. Ripe fruit may occasionally...
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April 07, 2013
wanga gut
Gluttonous, greedy
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April 06, 2013
achar
A condiment made from fruit (often mango), vinegar, peppers, salt and mustard oil
food
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April 05, 2013
fruit a pain
fruit a 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...
food, plant, fruit
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April 04, 2013
bageede
Ghost or spirit of a dead person or animal
mythology, folklore
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April 03, 2013
quenepa
quenepa
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, plant
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April 02, 2013
plat cut la
To beat someone with the broad side of a cutlass
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April 01, 2013
pitirre
pitirre
The loggerhead kingbird is a species of bird in the Tyrannidae family. It is found in the Bahamas, Cayman Islands, Cuba, the...
animal, bird
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March 31, 2013
mashango
Automatic transmission
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March 30, 2013
dippin
To swerve in and out of traffic on a motorcycle or bicycle
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March 29, 2013
tight
Miserly; Holding back when one is distributing some thing; Distributing less than one could or should.
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March 28, 2013
wanga belly
Gluttonous, greedy
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March 27, 2013
sinkle bible
sinkle bible
Aloe vera. Often used for medicinal purposes or as a washout.
plant
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March 26, 2013
tun cornmeal
A meal made by slow cooking seasoned cornmeal. The meal is stirred or turned as it is cooked.
food
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March 25, 2013
kitibu
kitibu
A firefly; A beetle that produces a blinking yellow, orange, or red light via bioluminescence.
animal
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March 24, 2013
batimamselle
batimamselle
A dragonfly.
animal, insect
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March 23, 2013
dog blood
dog blood
The berries and tree of Rivina humulis. The small shrub produces small, blood red berries.
plant
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March 22, 2013
deadas
deadas
Meat - animal flesh
food
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March 21, 2013
bacchanal
A carnival. A large party or celebration.
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March 20, 2013
allyuh
Second person plural pronoun; You plural.
people
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March 19, 2013
zanana
zanana
Pineapple - a tropical plant with edible multiple fruit consisting of coalesced berries, named for resemblance to the pine cone.
plant, fruit, food
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March 18, 2013
ass pipe
A musical instrument used to produce a bass sound. It is used in scratch bands, and commonly made from automobile exhaust pipes.
music
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March 17, 2013
goat mout
The ability to predict future outcomes, particularly unfavourable future outcomes.
superstition
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March 16, 2013
all fours
all fours
An English tavern trick-taking card game that was popular as a gambling game until the end of the 19th century. Each player is dealt...
game
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March 15, 2013
boom chest
A children's game played with shells. The shells are thrown into the air and hit with the chest.
game
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March 14, 2013
cucubano
cucubano
A firefly; A beetle that produces a blinking yellow, orange, or red light via bioluminescence.
animal, insect
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March 13, 2013
woggi
Clothing sent from abroad by emigrant
clothes
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March 12, 2013
bolli dish
bolli dish
A gourd that is used for utilitarian purposes, and not for food. The skin or shell of the large green fruit hardens to become...
plant
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March 11, 2013
tippi tambo
tippi tambo
Calathea allouia, also known as leren, is a plant in the arrowroot family, native to Central America. Leren is grown as a minor root...
vegetable
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March 10, 2013
biandas
biandas
Any starchy agricultural product used as food. Examples include, but are not limited to, yams, potatoes, bananas, cassava, pumpkins,...
food
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March 09, 2013
broughtupsy
Proper upbringing or home training
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March 08, 2013
barrel pickny
barrel pickny
A child whose primary means of support are money and items shipped from parents working overseas.
person
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March 07, 2013
primrose
primrose
A yellow fruit with crisp flesh and a large hollow cavity containing a single seed. The fruit has a strong fragrance reminiscent of...
food
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March 06, 2013
rake and scrape
A traditional style of folk music performed using a handsaw and various instruments including the accordion and drums.
music
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March 05, 2013
lappe
lappe
A paca, a small rodent.
animal, food
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March 04, 2013
anon
anon
An edible round, ovoid, or cone shaped fruit around 6-10 cm in diameter, with a lumpy skin. The skin colour changes from bright green...
food, plant, fruit
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March 03, 2013
abeng
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
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March 02, 2013
tambrin ball
tambrin ball
Sweets made by rolling balls of tamarind flesh with sugar and/or spices such as pepper and salt.
food
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March 01, 2013
apra
apra
A round fruit about the size of a tennis ball. It has a glossy leathery skin that is either green, purple, or some combination of the...
food, plant, fruit
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February 28, 2013
tuntid
Dizzy or disoriented
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February 27, 2013
paper flower
paper flower
Bougainvillea - A large, climbing shrub that is used as a hedge, potted plant or can be trained to climb other trees or trellis to...
plant
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February 25, 2013
yoyo
yoyo
A small round berry about 3/4 inches in diameter. The fruit is green and turns yellow as it ripens. Ripe fruit may occasionally...
food, plant, fruit
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February 24, 2013
nayga
nayga
A negro - a person with African ancestry. Most Caribbean people of African descent can trace their heritage to slaves brought by the...
person
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February 23, 2013
doog doog
doog doog
Small plastic bottle, like a clorox bottle, usually used for carrying water
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February 22, 2013
abay
To taunt by sticking out one's tongue.
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February 21, 2013
bubbub
bubbub
A dried coconut
food, fruit, plant
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February 20, 2013
bitter george
Bitter cassava used to make bread after the poisonous juices have been squeezed out.
food
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February 19, 2013
alligator pear
alligator pear
Avocado. Edible pear shaped or round fruit with an egg shaped seed. The flesh is green on the outside and turns yellow closer to the...
food, fruit, plant
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February 18, 2013
turpial
turpial
A "New World Oriole" that is the National Bird of Venezuela. It is a large bird with bright yellow, black and white markings.
animal, bird, national symbol
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February 17, 2013
god horse
god horse
The praying mantis
animal, insect
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February 16, 2013
peewah
peewah
Fruit of the Bactris gasipaes which is a species of palm native to the tropical forests of South and Central America. The fruit is a...
fruit, food
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February 15, 2013
gutu
gutu
Parrotfish
animal, food
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February 14, 2013
dougla
dougla
Person of mixed African and East Indian ancestry
person
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February 13, 2013
guana
guana
The Iguana - A large herbivorous lizard native to the Caribbean and Central America.
animal
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February 12, 2013
tata duhendeh
A mythical short man who lives in the bush. He is thumbless and has backwards pointing feet.
folklore
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February 11, 2013
pomerac
pomerac
Otaheite apple; Pear shaped fruit with red skin and white flesh. Typically, they contain a single large seed. However, they may...
food, fruit, plant
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February 10, 2013
doctor bird
doctor bird
The Red-billed Streamertail; A species of hummingbird in the Trochilidae family. It is endemic to Jamaica and is that country's...
animal, bird, national symbol
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February 09, 2013
tralala
Confusion, scandal or quarrels.
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February 08, 2013
wine
+ 7
A dance, particularly one that involves gyrations of the waist, hips and buttocks.
dance
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February 07, 2013
bachac
bachac
The leafcutter ant; They get their name from the way they cut leaves from trees, which they then haul back to their nest. They do not...
animal, insect
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February 06, 2013
zapote
zapote
Round, oblate, oval, ellipsoidal, or conical fruit varying in size from 2 to 4 in (5-10 cm) in width. The immature fruit is hard and...
food, plant, fruit
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February 05, 2013
yeye wata
yeye wata
Tears
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February 04, 2013
busco
busco
An edible species of armour plated catfish that grows up to 24.0 centimetres in length. Males grow to a larger average and maximum...
animal, food
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February 03, 2013
con ki
con ki
A dessert item similar to bread pudding that is made with flour, sugar, and some or all of the following in any combination: cassava,...
food
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February 02, 2013
walk good
An expression used to wish good fortune and a good trip on departing travelers
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February 01, 2013
vampin
Smelling strongly of body odour
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January 31, 2013
xaymaca
xaymaca
The original Arawak or Taino name for Jamaica
place
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January 30, 2013
tie head
A scarf used to cover the head.
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January 29, 2013
anady
anady
The fruit and plant of Bixa orellana, commonly known as anatto. It is important for it's seeds which are used to produce spices, and...
plant, food
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January 28, 2013
big skin
big skin
Obese or fat
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January 27, 2013
bananaquit
bananaquit
A small bird with a bright yellow underbelly. The wings and back are black with small white markings.
animal, bird
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January 26, 2013
ripsaw
A traditional style of folk music performed using a handsaw and various instruments including the accordion and drums.
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January 25, 2013
sweet bread
sweet bread
A light cake made with white flour and mixed fruits.
food
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January 24, 2013
jack spania
jack spania
Wasp
animal, insect
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January 23, 2013
malaba
malaba
Otaheite apple; Pear shaped fruit with red skin and white flesh. Typically, they contain a single large seed. However, they may...
food, plant, fruit
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January 22, 2013
jankro
jankro
Turkey vulture or black vulture. A large carrion feeding bird of prey with a turkey-like bald red or black head.
animal, bird
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January 21, 2013
upstayz house
The traditional style of Kriol house with the living quarters built at least 8 or 10 ft off the ground on posts. This construction...
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January 20, 2013
accompong
A maroon chieftain after whom the town of Accompong in St. Elizabeth, Jamaica is named.
person
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January 19, 2013
trus
To purchase something on credit. To buy with the intention to pay later on the strength of trust.
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January 18, 2013
tassa
Tassa is a form of kettle drum, presumably of Persian derivation that was brought to the Caribbean by indentured Indian workers durin...
music, instrument
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January 17, 2013
wada
wada
The leafcutter ant; They get their name from the way they cut leaves from trees, which they then haul back to their nest. They do not...
insect, animal
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January 16, 2013
cascadoo
cascadoo
An edible species of armour plated catfish that grows up to 24.0 centimetres in length. Males grow to a larger average and maximum...
animal
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January 15, 2013
keskidee
keskidee
The large tyrant flycatcther - a bird with a distinctive yellow, black and white markings. The head is black with a strong white...
animal, bird
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January 14, 2013
boogooyagga
Loud, vulgar, obnoxious, or uncultured
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January 13, 2013
jamoon
jamoon
Fruit, the size of an olive and purple in color. It can be eaten raw and is used to make refreshing drinks. It can also be eaten with...
food
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January 12, 2013
tata
Grandfather, on father's side
person, family
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January 11, 2013
tie leaf
tie leaf
A dessert item similar to bread pudding that is made with flour, sugar, and some or all of the following in any combination: cassava,...
food
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January 10, 2013
akara
A fritter made from ground peas or mashed beans.
food
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January 09, 2013
hooyu
hooyu
Owl
bird, animal
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January 08, 2013
tie
To trap or bind another in a romantic relationship using obeah or other occult means.
superstition
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January 07, 2013
coco plum
coco plum
Fruit of the Chrysobalanus icaco,which is a shrub or bushy tree, rarely 10 metres tall. In late summer it bears fruit in clusters,...
fruit, food
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January 06, 2013
ackee and saltfish
ackee and saltfish
A traditional food that is the national dish of Jamaica. It typically prepared as a sautee of boiled ackee, saltfish, peppers, onions...
food, national symbol
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January 05, 2013
wilks
A small aquatic snail often found attached to rocks in rivers. They are edible and sometimes used as an ingredient in soups
food, animal
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January 04, 2013
tawah
tawah
A flat or slightly concave griddle made from cast iron or steel. It is used to prepare roti and other types of breads
food
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January 03, 2013
tucuma
A common character in Ananci stories
person
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January 02, 2013
ah dog
ah dog
A Trini 20 dollar bill
money
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January 01, 2013
yuyubo
yuyubo
A small round berry about 3/4 inches in diameter. The fruit is green and turns yellow as it ripens. Ripe fruit may occasionally...
food, plant, fruit
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December 31, 2012
tump
To punch
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December 30, 2012
agama
agama
Lizard
animal
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December 29, 2012
yardy
yardy
A Jamaican. A native of the island nation of Jamaica.
person
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December 28, 2012
titi apple
titi apple
Otaheite apple; Pear shaped fruit with red skin and white flesh. Typically, they contain a single large seed. However, they may...
food, fruit, plant
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December 27, 2012
forty leg
forty leg
Centipede; Any of a wide set of many legged arthropods. They are venomous, and their bites may have effects ranging from mild...
animal
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December 26, 2012
johnkunnu
johnkunnu
A street parade of African Origin that links music, dance, symbols and mime-style plays.
folklore
1 comment
December 25, 2012
grand market
A large outdoor fair held on Christmas morning when traditional business are closed. At this fair, vendors sell a wide variety of...
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December 24, 2012
sorrel
sorrel
A drink made from the steeped roselles/flowerettes of the of the sorrel plant. It is particularly popular during the Christmas season.
food
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December 23, 2012
black cake
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
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December 22, 2012
white squall
A white ashy appearance around the mouth and lips often considered to be a sign of hunger.
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December 21, 2012
alavis
alavis
Aloe vera. Often used for medicinal purposes or as a washout.
plant
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December 20, 2012
ananci
A lead character in folk tales. He is depicted as a trickster and cultural hero. He is based largely on the spider gods of African...
person, folklore
1 comment
December 19, 2012
starlight
starlight
A slow burning firework popular around holiday seasons. It consists of a metal wire coated with a flammable batter that has dried. It...
1 comment
December 18, 2012
bandit
Firecrackers.
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December 16, 2012
nine mornings
A Vincentian holiday season festivity that begins nine days before Christmas. During the festival Vincentians wake in the early hours...
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December 15, 2012
jug jug
A traditional dish made primarily from green pigeon peas. The peas are cooked with salt meat (beef or pork). The stock is poured off,...
food
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December 14, 2012
buss bamboo
Type of fireworks done during holidays, such as Divali and Christmas. It consists of a large bamboo and a mixture of calcium carbide...
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December 13, 2012
rum popo
A rum and eggnog drink that is particularly popular around the Christmas season.
food
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December 12, 2012
parang
Music played during Christmas time, with a lot of Spanish influences
music
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December 11, 2012
actor boy
A John Canoe character that recites poetry and Shakespearean plays.
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December 10, 2012
ponche crema
A cream-based liqueur. Main ingredients typically include milk, eggs, sugar, rum, and other minor ingredients such as vanilla,...
food
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December 09, 2012
ayaca
A dish consisting of mixed meat stewed with capers, olives, raisins and prunes, wrapped in cornmeal, then wrapped in banana or...
food
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December 08, 2012
shrubb
A Christmas specialty liquor made from orange and tangerine peel, white rum, and cane syrup.
food
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December 07, 2012
backing sand
The Christmas season tradition of carrying sand from the beaches on moonlit nights and spreading it in yards to simulate snow.
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December 06, 2012
goedoe pa
A black analogue to Santa Claus who, along with his servants delivers gifts to children across the country on December 6th. They...
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December 05, 2012
pitchy patchy
One of the original figures of John Canoe. The figure is clad in a suit made of tattered, colorful pieces of cloth. It's role in the...
2 comments
December 04, 2012
sewenal
The Christmas time tradition of going house to house and serenading residents with carols. The residents typically reward the...
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December 03, 2012
engage
To commit to buying pork before the pig is slaughtered. The practice was intended to avoid wasting meat in the pre-refrigeration era.
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December 02, 2012
sweet potato fly
A fermented drink made from sweet potatoes, and spices like cinnamon, nutmeg, and mace.
food
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December 01, 2012
christmas wind
Strong seasonal winds that occur during the months of December and January
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November 30, 2012
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November 29, 2012
boogooyagga
Loud, vulgar, obnoxious, or uncultured
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November 28, 2012
dukunu
dukunu
A dessert item similar to bread pudding that is made with flour, sugar, and some or all of the following in any combination: cassava,...
food
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November 27, 2012
assue
A form of savings where a group of people pay an agreed sum of money on a periodic basis (usually monthly) and each period one member...
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November 26, 2012
sugar cake
sugar cake
A baked dessert made from sweetened grated coconut. It is often decorated with red food colouring. The coconut used is 'white' since...
food
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November 25, 2012
wine
+ 8
To dance in a sexually explicit or suggestive manner
dance
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November 24, 2012
bacoos
Ghost or spirit of a dead person or animal
mythology, folklore
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November 23, 2012
pholourie
pholourie
Savoury fritter made from seasoned split pea flour. Traditionally served with chutney.
food
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November 22, 2012
gizzada
gizzada
A baked desert with a flaky, but firm crust and a filling made from sweetened grated coconut.
food
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November 21, 2012
planass
To beat someone with the broad side of a cutlass
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November 20, 2012
five finger
five finger
Carambola; A fruit with a star shaped cross section. As it ripens it turns from green to yellow. The fruit has a tart taste and is a...
food, plant, fruit
1 comment
November 19, 2012
lusca
lusca
A mythical sea monster variously described as half shark, half dragon, half octopus.
mythology
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November 18, 2012
babylon
Any oppressive or corrupt system or regime.
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November 17, 2012
mountain chicken
mountain chicken
The Giant Ditch Frog is a species of frog that is native to the Caribbean islands of Dominica and Montserrat. it is hunted and prized...
food, animal
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November 16, 2012
tups
A tiny amount
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November 15, 2012
goma
goma
A game played with rubber bands where the object is to capture as many of the opponents' rubber bands as possible. Players stand...
game
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November 14, 2012
steups
A sucking noise made with the tongue pressed against the teeth used to express annoyance, frustration, or contempt.
1 comment
November 13, 2012
water coconut
water coconut
A young coconut where the flesh has not completely hardened.
food
1 comment
November 12, 2012
choka
choka
A dish prepared by mashing or pureeing fire roasted vegetables or fruit, then seasoning heavily with salt, onions, garlic, pepper,...
food
1 comment
November 11, 2012
sweetsop
sweetsop
An edible round, ovoid, or cone shaped fruit around 6-10 cm in diameter, with a lumpy skin. The skin colour changes from bright green...
food, plant
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November 10, 2012
warboat
A confrontational or quarrelsome person. One who loves to argue and fight.
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November 09, 2012
ackee
ackee
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...
plant, fruit, food
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