A variant of obeah that include the practices of herbal healing, spiritual possession, spirit summoning, and protection casting. It has a complex set of rituals involving singing, drumming and spirit communications.

Calathea allouia, also known as leren, is a plant in the arrowroot family, native to Central America. Leren is grown as a minor root crop in tropical regions across the world.

A condiment made from fruit (often mango), vinegar, peppers, salt and mustard oil

A John Canoe character that recites poetry and Shakespearean plays.

Those with a history of bad behaviour are always the first ones accused

A story or recollection that is too fantastical or nonsensical to be believed.

A condiment made from fruit (often mango), vinegar, peppers, salt and mustard oil

The Black and White warbler. A small insectivore bird of the genus Minotilta.

Barracuda. A ray-finned fish known for its large size and fearsome appearance

Barracuda. A ray-finned fish known for its large size and fearsome appearance

Rolling pin - a cylindrical wooden cooking instrument used to flatten and shape dough.

Ring games. Games played in a ring such as "Farmer in the Dell"

Seville orange; A thick skinned sour orange used for making beverages and marmalade.

To perform a task crudely or roughly without attention to quality or detail

Seville orange; A thick skinned sour orange used for making beverages and marmalade.

An expression one uses to exclaim their displeasure in a person or happening.

A mixture of shredded saltfish, oil, onion, tomatoes and peppers.

A mixture of shredded saltfish, oil, onion, tomatoes and peppers.

Acacia riparia - a small thorny bush that tends to attach itself to clothing.

Acacia riparia - a small thorny bush that tends to attach itself to clothing.

The Red-tailed Hawk (Buteo jamaicensis) is a medium sized bird of prey

Acacia riparia - a small thorny bush that tends to attach itself to clothing.

It is better to be considered a coward that to take foolish risks.

Pronoun referring to a thing or person observed or noted by the speaker.

Informal area leader; a person appointed by the people of that particular community.

A rich dessert made from caramelised condensed milk, sugar, and peanuts or raisins.

A sexually suggestive dance or wine where the participants make significant physical contact

The Iguana - A large herbivorous lizard native to the Caribbean and Central America.

A leaky house can fool the sun, but it can't fool the rain.

A mythical sea monster variously described as half shark, half dragon, half octopus.

"A monkey never thinks her baby's ugly." People never see their own faults

Seville orange; A thick skinned sour orange used for making beverages and marmalade.

A dance, particularly one that involves gyrations of the waist, hips and buttocks.

A roofed sidewalk or verandah where higglers peddle their wares.

A desert made from flour, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon nutmeg, and vanilla flavor.

A black mushroom dish that can be made with sweet peas and shrimp.

Seville orange; A thick skinned sour orange used for making beverages and marmalade.

A rum and eggnog drink that is particularly popular around the Christmas season.

Seville orange; A thick skinned sour orange used for making beverages and marmalade.

Seville orange; A thick skinned sour orange used for making beverages and marmalade.