Romany
Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English 5++LDOCE 5++Ro·ma·ny /ˈrəʊməni $ ˈrɑː-/ noun (plural Romanies) 1. [countable]x-ref a gypsy 吉卜赛人2. [uncountable]SLL the language traditionally used by the gypsy people 吉卜赛语 —Romany adjective
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Romany• Noah said everything - including the attack on her - has been brought about by her departure from Romany ways.• Chagrin A strong belief in the supernatural characterises communities of Romany gypsies.• With five fences left, Party Politics jumped past Romany King and was never headed again.• You've once again proved your friendship to the Romany people.• Marius jerked his head at them in disapproval but I liked their Romany appeal.• Some in the traditional Romany caravans ... the youngsters in more modern accomodation.Origin Romany (1800-1900) Romany romani “gypsy” (adjective), from rom “gypsy man”, from Sanskrit domba “musician of low social rank”Ro·ma·ny nounChineseSyllable
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Romany
Ro‧ma‧ny /ˈrəʊməni $ ˈrɑː-/
noun (plural Romanies)
2. [uncountable] the language traditionally used by the gypsy people
—Romany adjective
Ro‧ma‧ny /ˈrəʊməni $ ˈrɑː-/
noun (plural Romanies) Date: 1800-1900
Language: Romany
Origin: romani 'gypsy' (adjective), from rom 'gypsy man', from Sanskrit domba 'musician of low social rank'
1. [countable] a gypsyLanguage: Romany
Origin: romani 'gypsy' (adjective), from rom 'gypsy man', from Sanskrit domba 'musician of low social rank'
2. [uncountable] the language traditionally used by the gypsy people
—Romany adjective