Ring-necked dove
A type of dove with a distinctive ring around its neck
Patois: Di barble dove a coo inna di mawnin.
English: The ring-necked dove is cooing in the morning.
Skilled person
Someone highly skilled or influential
Patois: Him a real stepping razor inna di studio.
English: He’s a real skilled person in the studio.
Fire
The phenomenon of combustion manifested in light, flame, and heat
Patois: Mek sure yuh out di fyah before yuh leave.
English: Make sure you put out the fire before you leave.
Sorcery
Term used to refer to sorcery or black magic
Patois: Him use science fi get weh im want.
English: He uses sorcery to get what he wants.
Evening
The latter part of the day
Patois: Evenin a di time fi relax.
English: Evening is the time to relax.