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Noun: Romany  'ró-mu-nee [N. Amer], 'row-mu-nee [Brit]
  1. A member of a people with dark skin and hair who speak Romany and who traditionally live by seasonal work and fortunetelling; they are believed to have originated in northern India but now are living on all continents (but mostly in Europe, North Africa, and North America)
    - Gypsy, Gipsy, Rommany, Romani, Roma, Bohemian, traveller [Brit]
     
  2. The Indic language of the Romani
    - Gypsy, Romany language, Gypsy language
Adjective: Romany  'ró-mu-nee [N. Amer], 'row-mu-nee [Brit]
  1. Of or relating to the Romani or their language or culture
    "Romany folk songs";
    - Romani

Derived forms: Romanies

Type of: Indian, Sanskrit, Sanskrit language, Sanskritic language

Encyclopedia: Romany, the Diva of Magic