choual

Haitian Creole

Etymology

From French cheval (“horse”). Compare Louisiana Creole choal.

Noun

choual

  1. (Saint-Domingue) a horse
    Gueté choual là. ― Look at that horse.

Descendants

  • Haitian Creole: chwal

References

  • S.J Ducoeurjoly, Manuel des habitans de Saint-Domingue, contenant un précis de l'histoire de cette île
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