01 n. One of the West Indian islands.
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One of the West Indian islands.
Phrases & compounds
Jamaica ginger —
a variety of ginger, called also white ginger, prepared in Jamaica from the best roots, which are deprived of their epidermis and dried separately.
Jamaica pepper —
allspice.
Jamaica rose —
a West Indian melastomaceous shrub (Blakea trinervis), with showy pink flowers.