ranis
- plural of rani.
Example Sentences
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For decades, female roles in jatra were played by men known as purush ranis, or male queens.
From BBC ● Apr. 4, 2026
“Well, since our parents aren’t rajas and ranis, I don’t think that’s what it’s about.”
From "When Dimple Met Rishi" by Sandhya Menon
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The ranis then addressed him thus, “Oh! raja, rise up, and eat and drink.”
From Santal Folk Tales by Campbell, A.
The two elder ranis having been informed of what had occurred, hasted to the raja, and said, “Oh! raja, why are you sulking?”
From Santal Folk Tales by Campbell, A.
The two ranis went to him, but he was annoyed, and ordered them to leave, saying, “I will not rise, by your telling me,” so they returned weeping, each to her own apartment.
From Santal Folk Tales by Campbell, A.