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bald head

One who does not follow or practice Rastafari. A heathen or unbeliever.

ball pate

The White Crowned Pigeon. A large black dove with a white head. It is hunted and valued as food.

balm

To provide spiritual or physical healing in an obeah ritual.

balm oil

Any of several oils used for physical healing, spiritual healing, or other purposes as part of an obeah ritual.

balm yard

A place where the healing rituals of cumina or obeah are practiced

bam bam

A calamity or tragedy

bammy

A round flat bread made from grated cassava which has been repeatedly pressed to remove the juice. For meal preparation, slices are typically soaked i

banana fig

A dried banana

banana fritters

A fried meal item made from a batter consisting primarily of ripe bananas (usually overripe) and flour.

banana katie

The Jamaican Oriole. A species of bird in the Icteridae family. The bird has distinctive black, yellow and white markings. It is found in Jamaica and

bananaquit

A small bird with a bright yellow underbelly. The wings and back are black with small white markings.

bandoo

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

bandulu

Illegal or crooked activity. Any activity that circumvents the standard legal, above board channels.

bang belly

A distended stomach seen as a symptom of malnutrition.

bangarang

Any incident or time marked by drama, scandal, confusion or conflict.

bangle

An ornamental ring or hoop worn loosely around the hands near the wrist.

bankra

A large hamper/basket carried by donkeys and mules.

barber green

Asphalt. Specifically, the kind of asphalt used to pave public road surfaces.

barble dove

The ring necked dove.

bare

Only. Solely.

bare face

Impudent or cocky. Brazen.

barra

Barracuda. A ray-finned fish known for its large size and fearsome appearance

barrel pickny

A child whose primary means of support are money and items shipped from parents working overseas.

bashment

Party or celebration

bashy

Well dressed, or sharply dressed

bat

A moth - a primarily nocturnal insect resembling and related to the butterfly

batta batta

To struggle with

batta bruise

To beat up or abuse

battery

A group sex act where multiple men have sex with a single woman.

batty

Buttocks or rear end.