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kouliPerson from the Indian subcontinent (slightly pej.)
koulisdevice for loading ship
koulouin koulou bwa wood ant, termite
koulouwouvariant of kiliwou
koumanhow, e.g. gadé kuman chouval la mèg see how thin the horse is
koumandèforeman, driver (on an estate)
koumanséto begin
koumansmabeginnng; an koumansman at the beginning
koungalacanal frog, túungara from,small frog found nears rivers (Physalaemus pustulosus)Kikongo kungala frog (Bartens & Baker 2012: 129a). The TE form is punglala or coong-la (www.biodiversity.gov.tt/home/trinidad-a-tobago-biodiversity). Not found elsewhere
kounousmall cutlass, with handle at an angle to the blade? In TE designates the handle of a brushing cutlas.
koupabguilty
koupéto cut,; to prunesyntayé
koupèin koupè di kann cane cutter
koupyépurslane, plant used as a cure for worms (Portulaca oleracea)variant of poupier. Also in Hai., Dom.
koupyècrupper, part of the harness that passes under the donkey's tail
kourajvariant of kouwaj
kourajanencouraging
kourancurrent (in the sea)
kourito rununspec. var.kouwi; to run flee; to flow, run (of liquid); kouwi alé to run away; kouwi vini to rush up, to come running; kouri monté to run up; kouwi desann to run down; kouri fò, kouri vit to rush, to run quickly; kouri epi to elope with
kourò-nin kourò-n flè wreath of flowers
kousrace; fè kous to run a race
kouskouchunspec. var. ofkouchkouchtype of purple yam (Dioscorea trifida)
kousonwatercress
kout1elbow CHECK