moko jumbie en · NOUN
Etymology
Possibly from Kongo moko (“curer, diviner”) or from Moko, the name of a person or group of people, with English jumbie, itself from Kongo zumbi (“fetish, spirit”).
Meanings
- (Caribbean) A carnival performer in the Caribbean who walks or dances on stilts.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| moko jumbies | Number=Plur | lexicographic |