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ananci story
Folk tale with the trickster Ananci as the lead character.
folklore
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anansi
A spider
animal
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Anansi rope tie him maasa
Be careful that you are not caught in the traps you set for others.
proverb
anar
Pomegranate. Botanical name Punica granatum, is a fruit-bearing deciduous shrub or small tree growing between 5 and 8 m (16 and 26 ft) tall
fruit
food
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anatto
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 food colourings and dyes.
plant
food
anchar
A condiment made from fruit (often mango), vinegar, peppers, salt and mustard oil
food
andros
The largest island in the Bahamas.
place
anisette
An alcoholic beverage made by soaking anise leaves in rum and adding sugar for sweetening.
food
Annu every kin teet a laugh
Someone who smiles to your face does not necessarily mean you well
proverb
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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 to a pale whitish-green as the fruit ripens. The sweet flesh is white or very pale yellow, and has a custard-like texture. Hard , shiny brownish black seeds are spread throughout the insides.
food
plant
fruit
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antiman
A homosexual man.
derogatory
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ants bird
The Arrowhead Warbler (Setophaga pharetra) is a species of bird in the Parulidae family. It is endemic to Jamaica. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist montane forests.
animal
bird
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Ants follow fat, fat drown im
Excessive greed will hurt you.
proverb
ants pick
The Arrowhead Warbler (Setophaga pharetra) is a species of bird in the Parulidae family. It is endemic to Jamaica. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist montane forests.
animal
bird
ants picker
The Arrowhead Warbler (Setophaga pharetra) is a species of bird in the Parulidae family. It is endemic to Jamaica. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist montane forests.
animal
bird
Anyting stay too long serve two masta
Take advantage of what you have before someone else takes it away from you
proverb
apple
Otaheite apple; Pear shaped fruit with red skin and white flesh. Typically, they contain a single large seed. However, they may occasionally be seedless. The fruit is sweet and is usually eaten raw or used to make drinks.
food
plant
fruit
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apple banana
A banana variety known for small sweet fruit.
food
plant
fruit
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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 two colours. Inside is a purple and white milky flesh that exhibits a distinct star pattern. The fruit is sweet and eaten raw
food
plant
fruit
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Apre dans tanbou lou.
"After the dance, the drums are heavy". It's not all fun and good times when the party ends. Sometimes there's hard work.
proverb
apricot
Round fruit between 5 and 9 inches in diameter. The fruit has rough brown skin and contains a single large seed. The flesh of unripe fruit is hard and becomes soft when fully ripened. The fruit is edible with tastes ranging from sour to sweet and reminiscent of apricots.
food
fruit
plant
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aprin
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.
food
plant
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arbar
Rowdy
areba
A round flat bread made from grated cassava which has been repeatedly pressed to remove the juice. For meal preparation, slices are typically soaked in coconut milk and then fried. It is popularly served with fried fish.
food
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arm hole
Armpit.
arnold
Pork - the flesh of swine.
food
arrowhead warbler
The Arrowhead Warbler (Setophaga pharetra) is a species of bird in the Parulidae family. It is endemic to Jamaica. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist montane forests.
animal
bird
arti
Circular movement of a camphor-scented lamp from Indian ceremony.
arwe
First person plural pronoun meaning 'we' or 'us'.
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ascording
According. As stated by.