English Explanatory Dictionary

junkanoo

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A parade held in the Bahamas.
  2. A style of goombay traditionally played on goatskin drums and cowbells during the parade.
noun
  1. Alternative letter-case form of junkanoo.

Word forms

junkanoo junkanoos Joncanoe Jonkonnu

Etymology

From John Canoe, the older name of the festival, perhaps named after folk hero John Canoe.

Derived words

Junkanooer
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