creole

(noun, adjective)

adjective

1. of or relating to a language that arises from contact between two other languages and has features of both

- Creole grammars

2. of or relating to or characteristic of native-born persons of French descent in Louisiana

- Creole cooking

noun

1. a person of European descent born in the West Indies or Latin America

Definition categories: person, american

2. a person descended from French ancestors in southern United States (especially Louisiana)

Definition categories: person, american

3. a mother tongue that originates from contact between two languages

Definition categories: communication, tongue