Galibi

[ gah-lee-bee ]

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adjective

plural Galibis, (especially collectively) Galibi.

Galibi

/ ɡɑːˈ��ː��ɪ /

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Origin of Galibi¹

First recorded in 1690–1700; from French, from Carib; cannibal

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Galibi, the, 416 Galla, the, 90 sqq.,

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Probably from Galibi caracoulis, trifles, ornaments.

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How readily the one or the other may predominate is seen by a glance at the following numerals: Galibi.2365. atoneigne oietona� = 1 hand.

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In "the Galibi language of Brazil, tigami signifies 'young brother, son, and little child,' indiscriminately."

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Thus, the Caribbees of the Orinoco have been transformed into Galibi in French Guiana by confounding r with l, and softening the c.

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