bwason

Haitian Creole

Etymology

From French boisson (“drink, beverage”).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /bwaˈsɔ̃/

Noun

bwason

  1. drink, beverage

Louisiana Creole

Alternative forms

Etymology

Inherited from Louisiana French boisson (“(alcoholic) beverage”).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /bwaˈsɔ̃/
  • Rhymes: -sɔ̃, -ɔ̃

Noun

bwason

  1. (an) (alcoholic) drink, beverage
  • bwa (“to drink”)

See also

  • filé (“drink, gulp, shot”)

References

  • Albert Valdman; Thomas A. Klinger; Margaret M. Marshall; Kevin J. Rottet, Dictionary of Louisiana Creole, →ISBN, page 90
  • Valdman, A., Klingler, T. A., Marshall, M. M., Rottet, K. J. (1998). Dictionary of Louisiana Creole. Indiana University Press. ISBN: 0-253-33451-9.
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