Pattu

[pat-too]

Definition

A small owl, often seen as a bad omen.

Example Sentences

Patois:
When di pattu hoot at night, some people get frighten.
English:
When the small owl hoots at night, some people get frightened.

Patois:
A pattu fly over di house and everybody stop talk.
English:
An owl flew over the house and everyone stopped talking.

Usage Tip

Folklore item; small owl traditionally associated with omens or night sounds.

Patois Synonym: owl
English Synonym: owl

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