Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

gombey

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: 0.00 in modern English

Syllables: gombey
IPA

14

Scrabble Score

6

Letters

1

Syllables

6

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

Alternative letter-case form of Gombey.

noun

A type of Bermudan performance involving dancers in brightly coloured costumes and masks, accompanied by a procession of drummers, traditionally performed during Boxing Day or on other festivals and celebrations.

noun

A performer or dancer of the Gombey.

Etymology

Related to or derived from goombay (“a type of traditional Bahamian drum; a genre of folk music played with this drum”).

Inflected Forms

gombeys (plural)

Questions

What does gombey mean?: Alternative letter-case form of Gombey.
Where does gombey come from?: Related to or derived from goombay (“a type of traditional Bahamian drum; a genre of folk music played with this drum”).

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