Where does “jamaica” come from?
jamaica (Spanish) comes from Taíno Xaymaca — land of wood and water.
jamaica (Spanish): roselle
Definitions
- roselle
Ancestry of “jamaica”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Taíno | Xaymaca | land of wood and water |
jamaica (Spanish) comes from Taíno Xaymaca — land of wood and water.
jamaica (Spanish): roselle
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Taíno | Xaymaca | land of wood and water |