The evil spirit of a woman who died during childbirth

A type of sweet and spicy condiment that is used like salsa. They often contain significant amounts of fresh green chili peppers. Other main ingredients can be any of a wide variety of fruits and vegetables. Most vegetable chutneys are prepared cold in a blender, while many fruit chutneys require cooking.

A form of music indigenous to the southern Caribbean which derives elements from soca and Indian Film songs. The music was created by Indo-Caribbeans who were transported to the West Indies as indentured servants and later immigrants, during the 19th century. The chutney artist writes lyrics in either Hindi, Bhojpouri or English and then lays it on top of beats that come from soca and Hindi film songs.

One who is possessed by a loa (spirit) during a Vodou ritual.

Mexican Coriander. Eryngium foetidum is a tropical perennial and annual herb in the family Apiaceae used for seasoning and marinating food.

A roti made with butter, usually ghee. Oil is rubbed on both sides, then it is cooked on a tawah. This gives the roti a crisp outside. When it almost finished cooking, the cook begins to beat it, causing it to crumble

Firecrackers. Small explosive devices used for noise-making.

To insult, humiliate by saying negative things about someone

Light or fair skinned. Having light brown skin.

Those with a clear conscience can sleep well through the stormiest nights

To become disgusted or off-put by an overabundance of sweetness, richness, or pleasure.

Cloying. Sweet, rich, fragrant or good tasting to the point of triggering disgust or revulsion after a small amount is consumed.

A grackle found throughout the greater antilles as well as smaller, nearby islands. Like all quiscalus grackles, it is a rather large, gregarious bird. the 27 cm long male is glossy black with a large tail; the 24 cm long female has a smaller tail and is similar in colour but less glossy than the male. It lives largely in heavily settled areas

Turkey vulture or black vulture. A large carrion feeding bird of prey with a turkey-like bald red or black head.

Choose your words with care lest you draw unpleasant or unwanted attention to yourself.

Do not draw attention to yourself by boasting.

Insecticide coils burnt to repel mosquitos

One will never be judged fairly by one's enemies.

A man with a reputation for sexual prowess

A sweet made from parched corn and sugar rolled into balls. Food colouring may be added.

A swelling on the head caused by a sharp blow.

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