matapan

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Mauritian Creole

Etymology

Unknown

Noun

matapan

  1. a creature similar to a zombie or a werewolf
  2. a thug who roams the countryside
  3. a clown, fool

References

  • Baker, Philip & Hookoomsing, Vinesh Y. 1987. Dictionnaire de créole mauricien. Morisyen – English – Français

Seychellois Creole

Etymology

Unknown

Noun

matapan

  1. a type of zombie

References

  • Danielle D’Offay et Guy Lionnet, Diksyonner Kreol - Franse / Dictionnaire Créole Seychellois - Français