griot

英 [ˈɡriːəʊ]

美 [ˈɡriːoʊ]

n.  (西非，尤指旧时的)部族史(或传统)说唱艺人

复数：griots　

COCA.30594

牛津词典

noun

• （西非，尤指旧时的）部族史（或传统）说唱艺人
  (in W Africa, especially in the past) a person who sings or tells stories about the history and traditions of their people and community

英英释义

noun

• a storyteller in West Africa