One of the original figures of John Canoe. The figure is clad in a suit made of tattered, colorful pieces of cloth. It's role in the carnival is to keep masqueraders and the surrounding crowd in order by cracking a cattle whip.

According. As stated by.

An interjection used to indicate comprehension or acceptance.

A thornbush with sharp curved thorns that resemble cats' claws in shape and size.

Yam.

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.

A grove or plantain. A place where things are grown.

An African day name for girls born on a Thursday.

To come to the end of vacation or break from school or work.

Birth certificate.

A firefly; A beetle that produces a blinking yellow, orange, or red light via bioluminescence.

Epinephelus adscensionis, also known as Rock Hind is a species of fish in the group family. It is pale brown to dark brown in colour and covered with spots. It is valued as food.

To put down. To leave behind.

A cold dessert made by pouring fruit syrup over a paper cone or paper cup full of crushed ice.

A cold dessert made by pouring fruit syrup over a paper cone or paper cup full of crushed ice.

A dish of twice fried green plantain. Slices or chunks of plantain are slow fried, then pressed flat and fried again. The slices are optionally dipped in salt water before the second frying.

A dish of twice fried green plantain. Slices or chunks of plantain are slow fried, then pressed flat and fried again. The slices are optionally dipped in salt water before the second frying.

Spicy, fried chick pea fritters.

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).

To carry hold a grudge or carry a grievance against someone.