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Junkanoo

Definition of Junkanoo

noun

  • (chiefly in Jamaica, Belize, and the Bahamas) a masquerade held at Christmas, consisting of a street procession of characters in traditional costumes and dancing to drums, bells, and whistles.

Origin:

probably from Ewe

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