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Definitions of "Jonkunnu"


1. Jonkunnu


English Translation

Traditional masquerade


Definition

A character in traditional celebrations, sometimes associated with ancestral spirits


Example Sentences

Patois: Jonkunnu come 'round every Christmas time.
English: The traditional masquerade comes around every Christmas.


Related Words

Obeah , Tie , Obeah man , Balm yard ,



posted by anonymous on June 10, 2024



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