Gombey

English

Etymology

Related to or derived from goombay (“a type of traditional Bahamian drum; a genre of folk music played with this drum”).

Noun

Gombey (plural Gombeys)

(Bermuda) A type of Bermudan performance involving dancers in brightly coloured costumes and masks, accompanied by a procession of drummers, traditionally performed during Boxing Day or on other festivals and celebrations.
(Bermuda) A performer or dancer of the Gombey.

References

“Gombey”, in OED Online ⁠, Oxford, Oxfordshire: Oxford University Press, launched 2000.

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