Ziziphus Mauritania; A small round berry about 3/4 inches in diameter. The fruit is green and turns yellow as it ripens. Ripe fruit may occasionally develop a rust brown colour and a cracked texture. The unripe fruit is firm and slightly acidic, and grows softer and mushier when it ripens. The berries have a single hard seed.

Them - third person plural

A preparation of pulses (dried beans) or yellow peas which have been stripped of their outer hulls and split.

A large protruding stomach, or a stomach that overhangs the waist.

Small utensil used to puree dhal at the end of the cooking process.

A roti with a stuffing of ground yellow split peas (dhal), cumin (geera), garlic and pepper. The split peas are boiled until they are tender crisp and then ground in a mill. The cumin is toasted until black and also ground. The stuffing is pushed into the roti dough, and sealed. When rolled flat, the filling is distributed within the roti. It is cooked on the tawah and rubbed with oil for ease of cooking.

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To hang out. To pass time idly.

To be there. (is there, are there, etc)

The more one shows off the more one is vulnerable to ridicule and criticism.

Success is more rewarding after hard work and struggle

When you become successful, look out for those that helped you during your hard times.

First person singular

People take advantage of the goodnatured.

The more you learn the more you realise you don't know

The more you dig in a bad situation the worse it becomes

Age brings widsom

Age brings wisdom

A nocturnal, fruit eating bird that navigates by echolocation (like bats). They are mainly reddish-brown with white spots on the nape and wings. Lower parts are cinnamon-buff spotted with white. The stiff tail feathers are a rich brown spotted with white on either side. In the past, the fat chicks were boiled down as a source of oil.

A rigid metal, plastic or wooden band used to keep womens' hair in place.

Round, oblate, ovaloid, ellipsoidal, or conical fruit varying in size from 2 to 4 in (5-10 cm) in width. The immature fruit is hard and has a sandpaper like texture. Typically, the fruit does not ripen until it is picked or falls off the tree. When ripe, the fruit becomes soft and juicy. The flesh may be yellow, reddish brown, or dark brown with smooth or grainy textures. While some fruits may be seedless, they typically contain 3 - 10 hard black seeds in the center. The fruit is considered to be very delicious and is highly desired. The sap or gum from the tree is also a source of 'chicle' the original ingredient used to make chewing gum.

To ride a bicycle or motorcycle in a sharp zig-zag or weaving pattern

To dance in a joyful, carefree manner

Clothes that are worn out from wear or washing

A folk song and dance ritual of African origins. The ritual is traditionally performed for the families of a recently deceased person.

A custard like stew made from a salted meat (usually saltfish or salted mackerel), coconut milk and richly seasoned. It is often served with ground provisions such as yams, dasheen, or bananas.

To swerve in and out of traffic on a motorcycle or bicycle

A native dish of Haiti consisting of rice and edible black mushrooms called "djon djon". The meal is more common in the northern region of the country and therefore can be considered a regional delicacy. When the mushrooms are boiled, they release a grayish-black coloring giving the rice its gray color and the dish's distinctive flavor. The dish is often served with some sort of meat whether it be fish, chicken or shrimp (usually mixed in the rice).

This. Refers to a specific thing or person close at hand.

The ability to predict future outcomes, particularly unfavourable future outcomes.