jamaica

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See also: Jamaica and jamaicà

English

Etymology

From Spanish jamaica.

Pronunciation

  • enPR: jə-mā'kə, IPA(key): /d͡ʒəˈmeɪ.kə/
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Noun

jamaica (uncountable)

  1. roselle

Spanish

Etymology

After the island Jamaica.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /xaˈmaika/
  • Rhymes: -aika
  • Syllabification: ja‧mai‧ca

Noun

jamaica f (uncountable)

  1. roselle

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