The Dictionary of the Taino Language
Objects Used In Daily Taino Living
Amaraca = n : Sacred Ceremonial Wooden Rattle. made of black Capa wood.
Baira = n : Bow.
BOhio = n : house or Roundhouse.
Bure'n = n : Cooking Plate. a round flate plate made of clay.
Cabuya = n : Thin Cord, a fishing line.
Caney = n : Longhouse or the Chief House.
Canoa = n : Small Boat.
Cemi = n : Totem.
Cibuca'n = n : Extractor or Squeezer.
Digo = n = : Soap, used to wash the body made from a plant.
Dujo = n : Ceremonial Chair.
Guagua = n : Bus or Car, a form of transit.
Guajey = n : Gord Scraper also known as a Guiro.
Guani'n = n : Chiefs Golden Medallion.
Guayo = n : Grater.
Hamaca = n : Hanging Bed.
Inagua = n : Long Loincloth made of white cotton. used by the married women.
Jaba = n : Carrying Basket.
Ja'bao = n : Three stinged musical Gourd Instrument, See the word Jabao.
Jagua = n : Black Dye, used for dying cotton cloth and for body paint.
Jico = n : Cord or rope.
Manaya = n : Hachet.
Maraca = n : Gord Rattle, Musical Instrument made of Higuera gord.
Nagua = n : Small Loincloth made of white cotton. Also used today by Taino
Men.
Naje = n : Oar, used for rowing the Canoas or boats.
Piragua' = n : Longboat or War Boat.
Tatagua = n : Ear Rings, made of Gold or sea shells.
Ture = n : Chair with short legs made of wood.
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