Bissy

[bis-see]

Definition

Cola nut (used in traditional herbal tea and remedies).

Example Sentences

Patois:
Granny boil some bissy tea fi settle mi stomach.
English:
Granny boiled some cola nut tea to settle my stomach.

Patois:
Bissy good fi neutralise poison or belly pain.
English:
Bissy is good for neutralizing toxins or stomach pains.

Usage Tip

Refers to the cola nut (Cola acuminata), widely used in traditional Jamaican bush medicine for upset stomach or poisoning.

Patois Synonym:
English Synonym: cola nut; herbal remedy

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