Callaloo

[kal-ah-loo]

Definition

A leafy green vegetable (similar to amaranth/spinach) cooked in Jamaican dish.

Example Sentences

Patois:
Steam callaloo wid saltfish a mi favorite breakfast.
English:
Steamed callaloo with salted cod is my favorite breakfast.

Patois:
Di callaloo growing tall inna di garden bed.
English:
The callaloo is growing tall in the garden bed.

Usage Tip

Essential Jamaican leafy green vegetable harvested and steamed with onions, tomatoes, and spices.

Patois Synonym:
English Synonym: leaf vegetable; amaranth greens

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