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1. Bammy


English Translation

Flatbread


Definition

A traditional Jamaican flatbread


Example Sentences

Patois: Fry two bammy fi breakfast.
English: Fry two bammy for breakfast.


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Ackee , Aile , Bag juice , ilaloo ,



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2. Bammy (Noun)


Definition

Bammy is a traditional Jamaican cassava flatbread that has been eaten for centuries. It was the staple food of the Arawaks and many other Amerindian tribes, and it is still enjoyed by people all over Jamaica today.


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posted by anonymous on November 10, 2023


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3. Bammy (Noun)


English Translation

Cassava Bread


Definition

A traditional Jamaican flatbread made from cassava.


Example Sentences

Patois: Mi nyam bammy wid di escovitch fish.
English: I eat bammy with escovitch fish.


Related Words

Ackee , Aile , Bag juice , ilaloo ,



posted by anonymous on June 29, 2023


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4. Bammy (Noun)


Definition

A traditional Jamaican Flat round pancake-looking bread made from grated cassava from which the bitter juice has been extracted. The cassava is pressed downed to decrease thickness and then baked on both sides. It is normally served with fried fish or any other fried food.


Example Sentences

Patois: Mi nyam bammy and fry fish yesideh
English: I ate bammy and fried fish yesterday


Related Words

Ackee , Aile , Bag juice , ilaloo ,



posted by anonymous on July 5, 2013


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