Definitions of Dukunu

Dukunu

Noun

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Definition

Dukunu also known as “blue drawers”, is a popular traditional food in Jamaica. It is a desert item made with flour, sugar, and some or all of the following in any combination: cassava, sweet potato or green bananas.

Example Sentence

Patois: A years now mi nuh nyam dukunu

English: Its been years since I last ate a dukunu

Related Words

Ackee, Aile, Bag juice, Bun

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