Gombey

English

A group of Gombey dancers

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)

1. (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.
2. (Bermuda) A performer or dancer of the Gombey.

References

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