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Definition
Jamaican term for owl
Example Sentence
Patois: Mi hear di patoo a hoot a night time.
English: I hear the owl hooting at night.
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Definition
Patoo, also known as the Jamaican Owl or Barn Owl, is a nocturnal bird species found in Jamaica.
Example Sentence
Patois: Mi think mi did si waah patoo inna di tree
English: I thought I saw an owl in the tree
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