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jankro
English Translation
Turkey Vulture
Definition
A term referring to the turkey vulture
Example Sentence
Patois: Di jankro a circle ova di dead animal.
English: The turkey vulture is circling the dead animal
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"Jankro" is a term in Jamaican Patois refering to Turkey vulture or black vulture. A large carrion feeding bird of prey with a turkey-like bald red or black head.
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