pwason

Haitian Creole

Etymology

From French poisson (“fish”).

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /pwasɔ̃/

Noun

pwason

  1. fish

References
  • Féquière Vilsaint, Jean-Evens Berret, English Haitian Creole Dictionary

Louisiana Creole

Etymology

Inherited from French poisson (“fish”).

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /pwaˈsɔ̃/

Noun

pwason

  1. fish
    Mo manj pa pwason. (I don't eat fish.)
  • pwason-armé

References
  • Albert Valdman, Dictionary of Louisiana Creole
  • Thomas A. Klingler, If I Could Turn My Tongue Like that: The Creole of Pointe Coupee Parish

Mauritian Creole

Etymology

From French poisson.

Noun

pwason

  1. fish

References
  • Baker, Philip & Hookoomsing, Vinesh Y. 1987. Dictionnaire de créole mauricien. Morisyen – English – Français

Seychellois Creole

Etymology

From French poisson.

Noun

pwason

  1. fish

References
  • Danielle D’Offay et Guy Lionnet, Diksyonner Kreol - Franse / Dictionnaire Créole Seychellois - Français
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