griots

griots

美 [ˈɡriɑt] 　英 [ˈɡriːəʊ]

• n.（西非，尤指旧时的）部族史（或传统）说唱艺人
• 网络吟游；吟游诗人；史官

词形变化

复数：griots  

英汉解释

n.	1. someone who is responsible for keeping a record of the traditions and history of a group of people, mainly in West AfricaThese accounts are preserved in the form of music, stories, or poetry.