Galibi

The English word “Galibi” has 2 meanings listed here.

noun

Synonym of Kari'na (“An indigenous people native to the north coast of South America”).

proper noun

Synonym of Kari'na (“language”).

Etymology

Borrowed from French Galibi, ultimately from Spanish Caribe via an indigenous intermediate, possibly Karipúna Creole French or another creole. Doublet of Carib; further related to cannibal, caribe, Carijona, Garifuna, and Kari'na.

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