Otaheite Apple
Refers to a tropical fruit with a bright red or yellow skin and a sweet, tart flavor.
Patois: Mi enjoy di juicy flesh of otaheite apple.
English: I enjoy the juicy flesh of Otaheite apple.
February
The second month of the year
Patois: Mi a guh a mi sista weddin inna Febiweri.
English: I'm going to my sister's wedding in February.
Quadrille is a traditional social dance influenced by European court dances, characterized by precise formations, elegant movements, and lively music.
There
In that location
Patois: Di shop deh deh, roun di corner
English: The shop is over there, around the corner
A hearty Jamaican soup made with various meats, vegetables, and spices, often cooked for a long time to develop rich flavors
Patois: Di pepperpot soup warm mi up on a cold day
English: The pepperpot soup warms me up on a cold day