rani

[rah-nee, rah-nee]

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noun, plural ra·nis.

ranee.

ranee

or ra·ni

[rah-nee, rah-nee]

noun (in India)

the wife of a rajah.
a reigning queen or princess.

Origin of ranee

1690–1700; < Hindi rānī < Sanskrit rājñī queen (feminine derivative of rājan king)

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Related Words for rani

king, monarch, emperor, czar, sultan, shah, majesty, queen, empress, mogul, kaiser, prince, baron, royal, sovereign, potentate, lord, dame, tycoon, baroness

Examples from the Web for rani

Historical Examples of rani

The two officers bowed to the Rani and retraced their steps to the end of the hall.
Lachmi Bai Rani of Jhansi
Michael White
He drew a dagger from his girdle and offered the handle to the Rani.
Lachmi Bai Rani of Jhansi
Michael White
Welcome to the palace of the no longer unfortunate Rani of Jhansi.
Lachmi Bai Rani of Jhansi
Michael White
The Rani slowly raised her hand and held it outstretched before her.
Lachmi Bai Rani of Jhansi
Michael White
For a moment surprise was depicted on the Rani's face, then she sought his reason.
Lachmi Bai Rani of Jhansi
Michael White

British Dictionary definitions for rani

rani

ranee

noun

(in oriental countries, esp India) a queen or princess; the wife of a rajah

Word Origin for rani

C17: from Hindi: queen, from Sanskrit rājñī, feminine of rājan rajah

ranee

noun

a variant spelling of rani

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