Our Culture Vocabulary

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cuisine

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A style or method of cooking, especially as characteristic of a particular country, region, or establishment.

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traditions

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Customs or beliefs passed down from generation to generation.

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Afro-Colonial

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Relating to the cultural influences and heritage resulting from the interaction between African and colonial cultures.

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Afro-Antillean

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Pertaining to the African cultural influences in the Antilles.

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storytelling

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The activity of telling or writing stories.

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staple

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A main or important element of something, especially of a diet.

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corn kernels

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The seeds of corn, often used as food.

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plantains

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A type of banana that is typically cooked before eating.

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clothing

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Garments collectively; clothes.

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garment

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An item of clothing.