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401. Blue Draws


English Translation

Sweet dumpling


Definition

A sweet treat wrapped and steamed in banana leaves


Example Sentences

Patois: Mi granny mek di best blue draws.
English: My granny makes the best sweet dumplings.



posted on June 5, 2024

402. X-amount


English Translation

Unknown amount


Definition

Used to refer to an unspecified amount of money


Example Sentences

Patois: Him owe mi a x-amount a dollars.
English: He owes me an unspecified amount of dollars.



posted on June 5, 2024

403. Wata Dawg


English Translation

Otter


Definition

A term for an otter


Example Sentences

Patois: Di wata dawg a swim smooth.
English: The otter is swimming smoothly.



posted on June 5, 2024

404. Heel


English Translation

Back of shoe


Definition

The back part of a shoe


Example Sentences

Patois: Di heel pon mi boot bruk off.
English: The heel on my boot broke off.



posted on June 5, 2024

405. bankra


English Translation

Basket


Definition

A large basket, sometimes associated with carrying spiritual items


Example Sentences

Patois: She carry di bankra full a herb fi di ritual.
English: She carries the basket full of herbs for the ritual.



posted on June 5, 2024



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