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Someone who is stupid / funny
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actor boy
A John Canoe character that recites poetry and Shakespearean plays.
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buss a file
To expose someone's secrets
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brown george
A desert snack made by shelling dry corn, parching it in a hot pot and then pounding it in a wooden mortar and sifting it until it is similar to sand.
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tom fool
The Stolid Flycatcher (Myiarchus stolidus) is a species of bird in the Tyrannidae family. It is found in Cayman Islands, the Dominican Republic, Haiti
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cocktion
A sweet made from parched corn and sugar rolled into balls. Food colouring may be added.
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wangla lady
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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pinda cake
Peanut brittle. A hard candy made from peanuts and brown sugar. Some wangla include sesame seeds.
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pastelle
A dish consisting of mixed meat stewed with capers, olives, raisins and prunes, wrapped in cornmeal, then wrapped in banana or plantain leaves and boi
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gingee
Otherwise known as Chinese okra, is a long, green squash. It is gathered young because as the plant grows the flesh becomes bitter, rendering it inedi
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quit quit
A small bird-based character in Ananci Stories
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puss blood
The berries and tree of Rivina humulis. The small shrub produces small, blood red berries.
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old heg
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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big tom fool
The Rufous-tailed Flycatcher (Myiarchus validus) is a species of bird in the Tyrannidae family. It is found in Cayman Islands and Jamaica. Its natural
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oil nut
The tree, fruit, and seeds of the Castor Oil plant.
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set up
A late night or all night gathering in remembrance of the dead. Often includes eating, drinking, and games such as dominoes.
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piazza
A roofed sidewalk or verandah where higglers peddle their wares.
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new nayga
A black person who has rapidly advanced their station in life.
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nable
Belly button.
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night gaulin
Any member of the NIght Heron group, such as the Black Crowned Night Heron or Yellow Crowned Night Heron.
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