Nable string

[na-bl string]

Definition

Umbilical cord; deep spiritual or ancestral connection to one's birthplace.

Example Sentences

Patois:
Him nable string bury right under di mango tree inna di yard.
English:
His umbilical cord is buried right under the mango tree in the yard.

Patois:
Mi nable string bury a Jamaica so mi heart always deh deh.
English:
My umbilical cord is buried in Jamaica so my heart is always there.

Usage Tip

Refers literally to umbilical cord, and culturally to the custom of burying it with a tree planted over it ("birth tree").

Patois Synonym: umbilical cord
English Synonym: umbilical cord; root connection

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