creole

noun2

1. •
   A language formed from two or more languages which has developed from a pidgin to become a first language.

   • From the point of view of syntactic analysis, I have shown how transformational theory may be applied to the syntax of a Creole language. — 1966
2. •
   A style of hoop earrings with a hoop that has an inconsistent thickness and/or is elongated in shape.

adjective4

1. •
   Pertaining to or characteristic of someone who is a Creole.
2. •
   That is a Creole; especially, born in a colonized country different from that of his or her ancestors.
3. •
   Prepared according to a cooking style developed in a Creole area, now especially that of Louisiana, characterised by a mixture of European and African influences.
4. •
   Designating a creolized language.

noun4

1. •
   A descendant of European settlers who is born in a colonized country.
2. •
   Anyone with mixed ancestry born in a country colonized by Europeans, now especially one who speaks a creole language.
3. •
   Someone of African descent who is born in the Caribbean or Americas (originally as opposed to an African immigrant).
4. •
   A native-born of Francophone descent in the Louisiana territory of any race, as opposed to Anglo-American settlers.