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    Patwa headword

    Mountain-chicken

    /MOWN-tin-CHIK-in/

    Noun
    Gloss
    "Large frog"
    Definition
    A huge edible frog found in some Caribbean islands, known in local lore.
    Example
    "Dem eat mountain-chicken."
    Origin
    Regional.

    Mountain-chicken is a cultural word in Patwa, closely related to Crapaud. Translate it into a full sentence with the Jamaican Patois translator, or explore more entries in the lexicon index.