Scholar
A person engaged in or known for academic pursuits
Patois: Di bookman a study fi im PhD.
English: The scholar is studying for his PhD.
Dreadlocks
A person with dreadlocks, often a Rastafarian
Patois: Di natty dread a play reggae.
English: The person with dreadlocks is playing reggae.
Taro
A root vegetable
Patois: Dasheen soft when yuh boil it.
English: Taro is soft when you boil it.
Pomegranate
A fruit with a tough outer skin and a sweet, juicy interior filled with seeds.
Patois: Panganat tek time fi nyam.
English: Pomegranates take time to eat.
Here
In this place or position.
Patois: Wi deh yah suh a wait
English: We are here waiting.