Galibi

[gah-lee-bee]

adjective

plural

Galibis ,

plural

Galibi .

1. the former name of the Kalina.

Galibi

/ ɡɑːˈliːbɪ /

noun

1. a member of an American Indian people of French Guiana

2. the language of this people, belonging to the Carib family

Word History and Origins

Origin of Galibi¹

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

Example Sentences

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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