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    Patwa headword

    Roti

    /ROH-tee/

    Noun
    Gloss
    "Flatbread wrap"
    Definition
    An Indian-style flatbread wrapped around curried meats, popular in Jamaica.
    Example
    "Mi want a chicken roti."
    Origin
    Indian.

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