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2561. Blue Drawers


Definition

A traditional Jamaican dessert made with grated coconut, sweet potatoes, cornmeal, spices, and sweetened with brown sugar or molasses


Example Sentences

Patois: Mi love di sweetness of blue drawers after a meal
English: I love the sweetness of blue drawers after a meal



posted on June 25, 2023

2562. Pickney


English Translation

Children


Definition

Refers to multiple children.


Example Sentences

Patois: "Mi have three pickney."
English: "I have three children."



posted on June 25, 2023

2563. Starfruit


English Translation

Starfruit


Definition

Refers to a fruit with a distinctive star-shaped cross-section and a tangy flavor.


Example Sentences

Patois: Mi slice up sum starfruit for a refreshing snack.
English: I slice up some starfruit for a refreshing snack.



posted on June 25, 2023

2564. Maach


English Translation

March


Definition

The third month of the year


Example Sentences

Patois: Maach is di time fi plant di cabbage.
English: March is the time to plant cabbage.



posted on June 25, 2023

2565. Pikni


English Translation

Child


Definition

Refers to a son or daughter.


Example Sentences

Patois: "Mi love all mi pikni equally."
English: "I love all my children equally."



posted on June 24, 2023



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