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Definitions of "Riva Muma"


1. Riva Muma


English Translation

River Mother (Mermaid)


Definition

Term used to refer to a mermaid


Example Sentences

Patois: Dem seh Riva Muma live dung by di riverbank.
English: They say the River Mother lives down by the riverbank.


Related Words

Obeah , Tie , Obeah man , Goat mout ,



posted by anonymous on May 16, 2024


2. Riva Muma (Noun)


English Translation

Mermaid


Definition

Term used to refer to a mermaid. The literal translation is “River Mother”.


Example Sentences

Patois: Dem seh riva muma nuh real but mi still believe inna it
English: They say mermaids aren’t real but I still believe in it


Related Words

Obeah , Tie , Obeah man , Goat mout ,



posted by anonymous on April 19, 2014


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