Glossary of Caribbean Words and Terms

This glossary includes dictionary-style definitions of perhaps unfamiliar words and terms related to Caribbean culture, food, weather and more.

'Lime' and 'Liming'

Glossary definition of Caribbean terms 'Lime' and 'Liming'

Gloasary definition of Jamaican Caribbean word Irie.

Glossary definition of Caribbean terms 'Jump Up' and 'Fete'

Glossary definition of Caribbean terms 'Respect' and 'Bless'

Definition of Jamaican jerk cooking

Brief glossary definition of a hurricane warning.

Glossary definition of all inclusive

Hurricane Category Definitions: The Saffir-Simpson Scale of Hurricane Wind Strength

Brief glossary definition of a hurricane watch.

brief glossary definition of a tropical storm warning

Brief glossary definition of a tropical storm watch.

Definition of a tropical hurricane, a cyclonic storm common in the tropics.

Glossary definition of hotel full american plans

Glossary definition of all-inclusive plans offered by hotels and resorts in the Caribbean

Ackee is considered a fruit but it is cooked and used as a vegetable. It forms one half of Jamaica's national dish of Ackee and Salt Fish.

Definition of the Greater Antilles islands in the Caribbean

Definition of the Greater Antilles islands in the Caribbean

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