John Canoe

John Canoe
John Canoe /jon kə-nooˈ/ (W Indies)
noun
1. (also John Kanoo, joncanoe, junkanoo, etc) a boisterous rhythmic dance performed esp as part of Christmas celebrations
2. The celebrations themselves
3. Any of, or esp the leader of, the dancers
4. The mask or headdress of such a dancer
ORIGIN: From a W African language
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John Canoe noun see separate entry.
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Main Entry: ↑John

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