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goombay

noun
goom·​bay | \ ˈgu̇mˌbā, ˈgüm-\
plural -s

Definition of goombay

: calypso music as developed in the Bahamas

History and Etymology for goombay

of Bantu origin; akin to Kongo nkumbi ceremonial drum, Tshiluba nkumbi drum

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