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The Taíno-rooted word boricua means “brave and noble lord,” and today is used by Puerto Ricans to refer to themselves and identify as Puerto Ricans. B
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Chayote. Edible pear shaped green vegetable of the squash family. The vegetable bears on vines and comes in smooth skinned and prickly skinned varieti
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Used to describe someone is easily taken advantage of. Usually used to describe a man who gives all he has to a woman who don't even love him.
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A metalworker who specialises in unlicensed gunsmithing for the criminal underworld.
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machine
A handgun or other firearm.
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A metalworker who specialises in unlicensed gunsmithing for the criminal underworld.
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An extremely potent overproof rum with a fearsome reputation. It is sold under-the-counter (illegally) and usually available during sugar harvest time
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A ghost or spirit that lives as an old woman by day, but turns into a blood sucking monster by night. According to some legends, she is able to to tak
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A lesbian. A homosexual woman.
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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
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anchar
A condiment made from fruit (often mango), vinegar, peppers, salt and mustard oil
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An herbal remedy for bed-wetting, hence the name. It may be the wild coffee plant.
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Lemonade
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fudgeman
A ice cream vendor; Typically the vendor travels around with the ice cream products and icicles on a bicycle, motorbike, or with a push cart.
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Is a yellowish-green drupe 2.5-5 cm in diameter, containing a single, dark brown, nut-like seed 2.5-5 cm diameter, which is very tough to break. The i
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A ghost or spirit that lives as an old woman by day, but turns into a blood sucking monster by night. According to some legends, she is able to to tak
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Too short - as pertaining to clothing like pants and shirts
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matai
Dessert made with flour and coconut milk, fried and dipped in a sugary liquid.
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A simple drink made from sugar and water
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A non-Christian. One who is 'of-the-world' and rejects religion - particularly one who rejects Christianity.
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