matapan

Mauritian Creole

Etymology

Unknown

Noun

matapan

a creature similar to a zombie or a werewolf
a thug who roams the countryside
a clown, fool

References

Baker, Philip & Hookoomsing, Vinesh Y. 1987. Dictionnaire de créole mauricien. Morisyen – English – Français

Seychellois Creole

Etymology

Unknown

Noun

matapan

a type of zombie

References

Danielle D’Offay et Guy Lionnet, Diksyonner Kreol - Franse / Dictionnaire Créole Seychellois - Français

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