Romani
the Indic language of the Roma, its various forms differing greatly because of local influences.
a member of the Roma, a traditionally nomadic ethnic group.
of, relating to, or characteristic of the Roma, their language, or their customs: the Romani people.
Origin of Romani
1- Also Rom·a·ny, Rom·ma·ny .
usage note For Romani
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How to use Romani in a sentence
That is not cant,” said I, “that is the language of the Rommany Chals.
Lavengro | George Borrow“Your health in Rommany, brother,” said Tawno Chikno, to whom the cup came next.
Lavengro | George BorrowI say, brother, tell me one thing, and look me in the face—there—do you speak Rommany?
Lavengro | George BorrowThere were, also, a half dozen other uncouth Rommany charms and talismans.
The Wolf Cub | Patrick CaseyThe girl wants to get a kettle from him, and patters Rommany, which choice dialect Mr Borrow pretends not to understand.
British Dictionary definitions for Romani
/ (ˈrɒmənɪ, ˈrəʊ-) /
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