Dog
Refers to a domesticated carnivorous mammal often kept as a pet or working animal.
Patois: Mi dawg loyal an protective.
English: My dog is loyal and protective.
Evening
The period of time between late afternoon and bedtime
Patois: Di sun gaan dung inna di evnin.
English: The sun went down in the evening.
Spanish Town is the capital for the parish of Saint Catherine.
Orange
A bright color resembling the fruit of the same name
Patois: Mi have an orinj backpack fi school
English: I have an orange backpack for school
A traditional Jamaican dish made with leafy greens, such as amaranth or taro leaves, cooked with various seasonings and often combined with okra and coconut milk
Patois: Mi enjoy di callaloo wid mi rice and peas
English: I enjoy the callaloo with my rice and peas