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1116. Bogle


Definition

Paul Bogle (c. 1822-1865) was a Jamaican Baptist deacon and National Hero of Jamaica. He was a leader of the 1865 Morant Bay Rebellion, a protest against the oppression and injustice faced by black Jamaicans under British colonial rule.



posted on November 18, 2023

1117. Peas Head


Definition

A person who is scatterbrained or absent-minded


Example Sentences

Patois: Mi cyaan believe how much Peas Head forget.
English: I can't believe how forgetful Peas Head is.



posted on November 18, 2023

1118. BLUE MOUNTAINS


Definition

Jamaica's most extensive mountain range, the Blue Mountains, is a sight to behold. Much of it is forest-clad, and it appears blue from a distance. The mountains dominate the eastern parishes of Portland, St. Thomas, and St. Andrew, forming the interior of these parishes. Blue Mountain Peak, at 2,255.8 m (7,402 ft), is the highest peak in Jamaica. The peak itself is one of a series of peaks over 1,829 m (6,000 ft) high which rise swiftly from the coast, providing a spectacular backdrop for beaches and plains.



posted on November 17, 2023

1119. mumma


English Translation

Mom


Definition

A term of endearment for a woman, often a mother


Example Sentences

Patois: Mumma always takes care of everyone.
English: Mom is always looking after everyone.



posted on November 17, 2023

1120. BLUE HOLE


Definition

Blue Lagoon is a beautiful spot in Portland, Jamaica, that falls under the care of the Jamaica National Trust Commission. The lagoon is believed by some to be the crater of an extinct volcano which periodically bubbles gently with a noticeable rise in temperature. Blue Hole is over 86 m (282 ft) deep, and is popular with water skiers, swimmers, and divers.



posted on November 16, 2023



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