"Gombey" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: Gombeys [plural]
Etymology: Related to or derived from goombay (“a type of traditional Bahamian drum; a genre of folk music played with this drum”). Etymology templates: {{m|en|goombay||a type of traditional Bahamian drum; a genre of folk music played with this drum}} goombay (“a type of traditional Bahamian drum; a genre of folk music played with this drum”) Head templates: {{en-noun}} Gombey (plural Gombeys)
  1. (Bermuda) 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.
    Sense id: en-Gombey-en-noun-8RdKeXJw Categories (other): Bermudian English, English entries with incorrect language header Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 59 41
  2. (Bermuda) A performer or dancer of the Gombey.
    Sense id: en-Gombey-en-noun-96CeHRhK Categories (other): Bermudian English

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