noun
General Slang
manicou
MAN-ih-koo · noun · informal
An opossum
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Definitions
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The common opossum, a nocturnal marsupial sometimes hunted for its meat ('wild meat').
“They went in the bush hunting manicou last night.”
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manicou In A Sentence
They went in the bush hunting manicou last night.
Origin & Usage
Trinidad & Tobago; from an Amerindian (Cariban) language.
Variants
manicoo
People Also Ask
What is a manicou?
A manicou is the common opossum, a nocturnal marsupial found in Trinidad & Tobago and sometimes hunted for its meat.
Where does the word manicou come from?
It derives from an Amerindian (Cariban) language, reflecting Trinidad's indigenous heritage.
Do people eat manicou?
Yes, manicou is considered a wild meat delicacy and is stewed by some hunters, though eating it is now restricted in some seasons.
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