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.)

Related terms

• 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