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A storyteller in West Africa
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griot
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WordNet
Word definitions in WordNet
n. a storyteller in West Africa; perpetuates the oral traditions of a family or village
Douglas Harper's Etymology Dictionary
Word definitions in Douglas Harper's Etymology Dictionary
1820, from French griot (17c.), of unknown origin.
Wiktionary
Word definitions in Wiktionary
n. 1 A West African storyteller who passes on oral traditions; a wandering musician and poet. 2 A Haitian dish of fried pork.
Wikipedia
Word definitions in Wikipedia
A griot (; ), jali or jeli ( djeli or djéli in French spelling) is a West African historian, storyteller, praise singer, poet and/or musician. The griot is a repository of oral tradition and is often seen as a societal leader due to his traditional position ...