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Definition of Romany
1. Noun. 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).
Exact synonyms: Bohemian, Gipsy, Gypsy, Roma, Romani, Rommany
Generic synonyms: Indian
Specialized synonyms: Gitana, Gitano
Generic synonyms: Indian
Specialized synonyms: Gitana, Gitano
2. Adjective. Of or relating to the Gypsies or their language or culture. "A Gypsy fortune-teller"
3. Noun. The Indic language of the Gypsies.
Definition of Romany
1. n. A gypsy.
Medical Definition of Romany
1. 1. A gypsy. 2. The language spoken among themselves by the gypsies. Alternative forms: Rommany. Origin: Gypsy romano, romani, adj, gypsy; cf. Rom husband. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)