Definitions submitted by anonymous

Tough

Strong or resilient

Patois: Dat man deh tuff like rock.
English: That man is tough as a rock.

Firefly

An insect that produces light in its abdomen

Patois: A nite time yuh si di fiyah fly a blink-blink
English: At night you see the fireflies blinking

Lavender

A pale purple color

Patois: Di lavenda sent gud.
English: The lavender smells good.

Kitchen

Room or area where food is prepared and cooked

Patois: Mummy a cook inna di kitchin.
English: Mommy is cooking in the kitchen.

Coconut Drops

A traditional Jamaican confection made from coconut, ginger, and sugar.

Patois: Di coconut drops so sweet, it melt inna yuh mouth.
English: The coconut drops are so sweet, they melt in your mouth.