Definition of Goombay

1. calypso music of the Bahamas [n -BAYS]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Goombay

gooky
gool
goold
goolde
goolds
gooley
gooleys
gools
gooly
goom
goomah
goombah
goombahs
goombay (current term)
goombays
goon
goon-stick
goon squad
goon squads
goon stick
goonda
goondas
gooney
gooney bird
gooneys
goonie
goonier

Literary usage of Goombay

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. Nassau and the Best of the Bahamas Alive!by Paris Permenter by Paris Permenter (1999)
"CAFE goombay Sandals Royal Bahamian Resort and Spa Cable Beach « 242/327-6400 All-inclusive Dress code: casually elegant Reservations: required This ..."

2. The Bahamas: A Taste of the Islands by Paris Permenter, John Bigley (2000)
"Sample Dinner Menu, Cafe goombay ••:• APPETIZERS: Abaco Crab Cake (with avocado, pineapple, bell peppers, and olive oil salsa); goombay Roll (stuffed with ..."

3. An History of Jamaica: With Observations on the Climate, Scenery, Trade by Robert Renny (1807)
"The dundo is merely a tabor; and the goombay is a rustic .drum, being formed of the trunk of a hollow tree, one end of which is covered with a sheep's skin. ..."

4. Miami & the Florida Keys Alive! by Lisa Simundson (2001)
"street fair, the Pretenders in Paradise costume contest, a Caribbean-flavored goombay celebration and even a Pet Masquerade. The 10-day party comes to a ..."

5. Bahamas by Don Philpott (2002)
"The other main festival is goombay that has taken place at various places over the summer, with parades, fairs and cultural events. goombay, the Bantu word ..."

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