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aata

After

aback

Previously. In the past.

abaco

One of the major islands of the Bahamas.

abarrass

To embarrass.

abraham cassava

A type of bitter cassava

accra

A fritter made from ground peas or mashed beans.

ace on

To be proficient or excellent at.

ackee

Blighia sapida; A fruit of the soapberry family native to West Africa that was introduced to the Caribbean. It is the national fruit of Jamaica, and f

act yu head

To act appropriately for your age.

add on

To show off or put on airs

advantage

To cheat or to take advantage of.

after when

When.

afternoon star

The planet Venus

ager

Fever.

agidi

A meal of cornmeal mush cooked in leaves.

akara

A fritter made from ground peas or mashed beans.

alavis

Aloe vera. Valued for use in herbal medicine, as a purgative or washout, and for cosmetic and skin care purposes.

alawis

Aloe vera. Valued for use in herbal medicine, as a purgative or washout, and for cosmetic and skin care purposes.

all two

Both

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 seed.

alligator tree

The avocado tree.

almacore

The albacore tuna.

almond

The tree and fruit of Terminalia catappa. It is a large tree (up to 115ft in height), often grown for ornamental purposes and the shade provided by it

american roach

An albino cockroach. A cockroach that has turned white after a recent molting.

ammonia

Pneumonia.

an dem

And the others.

an those

And the others.

anady

The fruit and plant of Bixa orellana, commonly known as anatto. It is important for its seeds which are used to produce spices, and bright red/orange

anchobi

Young pilchard (sardines).

andros

The largest island in the Bahamas.