Meaning
Goat head soup — better known as 'mannish water', the rich, peppery soup made from a goat's head, tripe, feet, and green banana, spiced with Scotch bonnet and often a splash of white rum. Served at big events like weddings and nine-nights, it carries a reputation as a stamina- and virility-booster for men.
Examples
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Dem a serve mannish water an goat head soup a di wedding.
They're serving mannish water and goat head soup at the wedding.
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Di goat head soup hot wid pepper.
The goat head soup is fiery with pepper.
Origin
Also called mannish water. See [[mannish-water]], [[curry]].
How it’s used
Spicy goat-head soup (mannish water); an event dish with a virility reputation.