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1. Kumina, n. View full entry 1943
...A religious ceremony performed in parts of Jamaica and ultimately of central African origin which features drumming, singing, and dancing, and at which participants are believed to become possessed by spirits. Also:...
2. macomere, n. View full entry 1942
...The godmother of one's child, or the mother of one's godchild; (gen.) a term of affectionate respect for any female friend. Also (derogatory): an old woman, a gossip;...
3. mauvais langue, n. and adj. View full entry c1945
...Malicious gossip or rumours; critical or slanderous talk....
4. nyam, n. View full entry 1828
...As a count noun: a (hearty) meal; an item of food. As a mass noun: food. Cf. yamyam....
5. nyam, v. View full entry 1790
...trans. To eat, esp. voraciously or with relish. Cf. yam...
6. petit baume, n. View full entry 1858
...A liquor distilled in the West Indies from seaside sage, Croton flavens....
7. pomerac, n. View full entry 1919
...The Malay apple, Syzygium malaccense; (also) the fruit of this....
8. soucouyant, n. View full entry 1934
...In the folklore of the Eastern Caribbean, a malignant witch believed to shed her skin by night and suck the blood of her victims....
9. yabba, n. View full entry 1889
...A large wooden or earthenware vessel used for cookery or storage....