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Definitions of "Jonkonnu"


1. Jonkonnu


English Translation

Festival


Definition

A traditional Jamaican festival with masked dancers, often linked to ancestral spirits


Example Sentences

Patois: Jonkonnu dancers move like spirits.
English: Festival dancers move like spirits.


Related Words

Obeah , Tie , Obeah man , Balm yard ,



posted by anonymous on June 1, 2024


2. Jonkonnu (Noun)


Definition

Jonkonnu is a lively folk dance performed during festive occasions, featuring colorful costumes and African-inspired movements.


Related Words

Dinki Mini , Myal , Maypole , Rocksteady ,



posted by anonymous on September 10, 2023



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