Wiss-wiss

[wis-wis]

Definition

Vines, creepers, or thin flexible stems used in traditional basket weaving.

Example Sentences

Patois:
Di bush full a long wiss-wiss hanging from di tree.
English:
The forest is full of long vines hanging from the trees.

Patois:
Old-time people weave basket outa wiss-wiss.
English:
Ancestors wove baskets out of bush vines.

Usage Tip

Folk term for climbing forest vines or supple stems used for bush crafts and basketry.

Patois Synonym: vine
English Synonym: vines; creepers; flexible bush stems

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