Meaning
The small, historic capital of Hanover parish, on the north-west coast between Montego Bay and Negril — a quiet Georgian harbour town. Lucea is known for its old fort guarding the horseshoe bay, its distinctive clock tower (a landmark of odd and storied origin), and the sweet, prized 'Lucea yam' grown in the surrounding country. Off the busy tourist track, it is a place of old buildings and slow charm, holding its own corner in the map of Jamaican parishes, history, and local pride.
Examples
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Lucea a di likkle capital a Hanover.
Lucea is the little capital of Hanover.
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Di Lucea yam sweet an famous.
The Lucea yam is sweet and famous.
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Di ole clock tower stand up inna Lucea.
The old clock tower stands in Lucea.
Origin
A Hanover harbour town of possible Taíno or Spanish-derived name; a quiet Georgian-era port. Note the unexpected pronunciation 'LU-see'.
How it’s used
Hanover's capital; note it is said 'LU-see', not 'lu-SEE-a'. Famous for Lucea yam. See [[hanover]], [[yam]].