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noun
A Caribbean funerary tradition, an extended wake that lasts for several days, with roots in African tradition. Friends and family visit the home of the deceased to share condolences and memories while singing hymns and eating food together.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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Synonyms: nine night
Antonyms: none provided
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