Zem-Zem
Holy/miracle water from holy places of Islam
Call on you three times
A traditional method of invocation that indicates a serious discussion is about to follow
Siguil ndigale
An expression of condolence and hope for moral recovery
lakh
Senegalese food prepared with millet flour
boubou
A long, pull-over women's robe worn by West African women
thiakry
A Senegalese drink made with millet flour and milk curds
griot
A Black African who specializes in poetry, music, and sorcery. Often seen as a truth-teller.
baccalauréat
French for baccalaureate; in American terms, an undergraduate or a bachelor's degree
Guelewar
Senegalese term that means Princess of the Sine
assimilationist
Someone who focuses on racial and cultural integration, in this case, to the detriment of another culture
Imam
The person who leads prayers in the local mosque
polygamy
The practice of taking multiple wives
Tours
Invisible spirits/companions
bourgeoisie
The upper-middle class
cowrie
A type of marine mollusk. Farmata uses their shells to decipher Ramatoulaye's future
Safara
A liquid thought to have supernatural powers, given to Jacqueline in an attempt to heal her
Marabouts
A Muslim holy man or hermit, particularly North Africa
Sang-froid
Composure or coolness in the face of danger or stressful situations
Muezzin
The man who calls Muslims to prayer from the mosque
Timiss prayer
Prayer done at sunset
Samba linguere
A man of high esteem
Wolere
An old friendship
Guer
Nobleman
Bissimilai
An expression that indicates surprise
